Near Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site of the Dickson House

June 15, 1864

Photographed By David Seibert, January 31, 2008

1. Site of the Dickson House Marker

Inscription. Late in the day General Butterfield's division of the Federal XX Army Corps fought past the Dickson House intending to assault the Confederate entrenchments at Gilgal Church, 300 yards south of this point near the intersection of Acworth-Due West and Kennesaw-Due West roads. High ground was gained 50 yards north of the roads, but the assault on the defenses was not made due to darkness and Confederate resistance. In this action the house was heavily damaged by artillery and rifle fire but remained standing. Referred to as the "Dixon House" in 1864 military maps, it served as headquarters for General Joseph Hooker on June 17, 1864.

Erected 2008 by Cobb County Community Development Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1864.

Location. 33° 58.602′ N, 84° 40.16′ W. Marker is near Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is at the intersection of Acworth-Due West Road and Abbey Oaks Lane, on the right when traveling south on Acworth-Due West Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 805 Acworth-Due West Road, Kennesaw GA 30152, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Gilgal Church (approx. half a mile away); Due West Community (approx.

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0.6 miles away); Military Action at Gilgal Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Reversed Trench (approx. ¾ mile away); Battle of Pine Knob (approx. one mile away); Davis' Cross Roads (approx. 1.2 miles away); Captain Peter Simonson (approx. 1½ miles away); Stilesboro-Sandtown Crossroads (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

The Dickson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, July 15, 2010

2. The Dickson House

The Dickson House, after Cobb County moved the house to a new location on county property behind 1792 County Services Parkway.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,963 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on July 22, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on September 25, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on July 22, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. A wide view photo of the marker and the surrounding area together in context. • A photo of the renovated Dickson House at 1792 County Services Parkway. • Can you help?