Kennesaw in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Route of Polk’s Corps
Photographed by David Seibert, April 27, 2010
1. Route of Polk’s Corps Marker
This was the left wing of Johnston’s army [CS] which had crossed the Etowah River May 20, & remained at Allatoona until the 23d.
Learning that Sherman’s forces [US] had left Cassville & Kingston for Dallas, Johnston moved S. on parallel roads to checkmate the Federal flanking march -- Hood’s & Hardee’s Corps [CS] marched by the New Hope road four miles west.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-26.)
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 23, 1680.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 34° 0.781′ N, 84° 40.549′ W. Marker was in Kennesaw, Georgia, in Cobb County. It was on Acworth-Due West Road NW 0 miles north of Old Stilesboro Road NW, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Kennesaw GA 30152, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Georgia’s Piedmont and in Metro Atlanta. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location, measured as the
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Additional commentary.
1. Marker Missing
Currently this marker is missing and I have consulted with GHS to request a new marker and base.
— Submitted March 25, 2024, by Larry Vogel of Acworth, Georgia.
Photographed by David Seibert, April 27, 2010
2. Route of Polk’s Corps Marker
Looking north on Acworth-Due West Road, toward Allatoona
Photographed by David Seibert, April 27, 2010
3. Route of Polk’s Corps Marker
Looking south on Acworth-Due West Road, the directon of Polk's March toward Lost Mountain and Dallas
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,570 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
