Route of Polk’s Corps

Photographed By David Seibert, April 27, 2010

1. Route of Polk’s Corps Marker

Inscription. May 23d, 1864, Lt. Gen. Leonidas Polk’s Corps, [CS] marching S. from Allatoona, camped at night in this vicinity enroute to Dallas in Paulding County via Lost Mountain.

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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Durham House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stilesboro-Sandtown Crossroads

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(approx. one mile away); Peters-Davenport House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Site ~ Mason’s Bridge (approx. 2 miles away); Site of Old Allatoona Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); General Leonidas Polk Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away); Pine Mountain (approx. 2.4 miles away); Lt. General Leonidas Polk Killed at Pine Mountain (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kennesaw.

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 1,318 times since then and 37 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.