Baldwin in Banks County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battle of Narrows

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Photographed by David Seibert, March 2, 2011

1. Battle of Narrows Marker

Inscription. This battle was fought Oct. 12, 1864 between Confederate troops and Union cavalry in the nearby mountain pass.

A Confederate victory saved Habersham county from pillaging by Union troops and camp followers and also saved grain fields for Confederate troops. There was a [CS] drill field near the site of the battle.

Some historians have called this the “Battle of Currahee” because it was fought in sight of Currahee mountain. Casualties were small and the wounded were cared for by neighbors.

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 006-3B.)

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 October 12, 1864.

Location. 34° 29.423′ N, 83° 31.969′ W. Marker is in Baldwin, Georgia, in Banks County. It is on Homer Road (U.S. 441) 0.1 miles north of Womack Drive, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in a City of Baldwin Roadside Park adjoining the northbound lanes of US Highway 441, immediately south of the Banks County/Habersham County line. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baldwin GA 30511, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. 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 6 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies: “Hawkins Line” (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian War Trail (approx. 1.3 miles away); Chenocetah Memorial Tower (approx. 1.7 miles away); Hilliard Almond Wilbanks (approx. 1.9 miles away); Middle River Volunteers (approx. 4.2 miles away); Leatherwood Baptist Church (approx. 4½ miles away); Home of Johnny Mize (approx. 5.2 miles away); John Robert Mize (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baldwin.

Photographed by David Seibert, March 2, 2011

2. Battle of Narrows Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, March 2, 2011

3. Battle of Narrows Marker

Looking north on US Highway 441 toward Habersham County

Photographed by David Seibert, March 2, 2011

4. Battle of Narrows Marker

Looking south on US Highway 441 (on the right); the roadside park is on the left.

Photographed by David Seibert, March 2, 2011

5. Battle of Narrows Marker

Looking south at the City of Baldwin Roadside Park; a second marker, for the "Hawkins Line" is visible at the south side of the park.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,335 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 3, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.