Kennesaw in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Stilesboro-Sandtown Crossroads
Photographed by David Seibert, April 27, 2010
1. Stilesboro-Sandtown Crossroads Marker
June 6, 1864. 20th A. C. [US] occupied E-W line on Stilesboro rd. (facing S.,) extending 1 mi. E. Old Mt. Olivet Ch. stood .25 mi. E; it was burned the same day.
June 9. Cox’s Div. (23d A. C.) [US] took position W. along Stilesboro rd., connecting with Hascall’s Div. [US] astride Burnt Hickory rd. The objective of Federal forces was Hardee’s A. C. [CS] from Gilgal Ch. to Pine Mtn.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-25.)
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 month for this entry is June 1917.
Location. 33° 59.895′ N, 84° 40.53′ W. Marker is in Kennesaw, Georgia, in Cobb County. It is at the intersection of Acworth-Due West Road and Stilesboro Road, on the left when traveling south on Acworth-Due West Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kennesaw GA 30152, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont and in Metro Atlanta. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Durham House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Site of the Dickson House
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Route of Polk’s Corps (was approx. one mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by David Seibert, April 27, 2010
2. Stilesboro-Sandtown Crossroads Marker
Looking north on Acworth-Due West Road, toward Acworth and the town of Kennesaw
Photographed by David Seibert, April 27, 2010
3. Stilesboro-Sandtown Crossroads Marker
Looking south from Acworth-Due West Road (Sandtown Road) at the Stilesboro Road intersection
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,064 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
