Calhoun in Gordon County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Richard Peters Plantation
Photographed by David Seibert, May 7, 2010
1. Richard Peters Plantation Marker
May 16, 1864 Williams’ 1st & Geary’s 2d divs., 20th A. C. [US], crossed the Coosawattee at McClure’s Ferry near Pine Chapel, & night of the 17th, reached this cross-roads -- Buschbeck’s brigade of Geary’s div. camping on the Peters plantation.
These troops, together with the 4th & 14th Corps [US] on the Atlanta road 1 mile W., were of the Army of the Cumberland & center of Sherman’s advance S. from two days of battle at Resaca.
The 4th & 14th Corps marched to Kingston; the 20th, to Cassville.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 064-25.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1864.
Location. 34° 28.817′ N, 84° 55.767′ W. Marker is in Calhoun, Georgia, in Gordon County. It is at the intersection of East Belmont Drive and Peters Street, on the right when traveling west on East Belmont Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Calhoun GA 30701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gordon County (approx. 2 miles away); The Calhoun Depot (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Calhoun Depot
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Oothcaloga Mission (was approx. 2˝ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. The marker was originally located at the southeast corner of this intersection. In the 1980s it was moved 1/2 mile east. It has very recently been returned to the intersection where it had originally been erected (although to a different corner).
Photographed by David Seibert, May 7, 2010
2. Richard Peters Plantation Marker
Looking northeast on E. Belmont Drive
Photographed by David Seibert, May 7, 2010
3. Richard Peters Plantation Marker
Looking southwest on E. Belmont Drive at the crossroad with Peters Street
Photographed by David Seibert, May 7, 2010
4. Richard Peters Plantation Marker
The marker in its new location is in the foreground; the monopole, on which the marker originally stood, is visible next to the stop sign at the intersection.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 4,559 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 10, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
