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

The 14th & 20th A.C. Cross at Pace's Ferry

Photographed By David Seibert, April 13, 2008

1. The 14th & 20th A.C. Cross at Pace's Ferry Marker

Inscription. July 17, 1864. Palmer’s 14th and Hooker’s 20th A. C. [US] crossed to the Fulton Co. side of the river on two pontoon bridges. This passage was covered by Wood’s 4th A.C. div., which marched down Mt. Paran Rd. from Power’s Ferry, 3 mi. N. To divert attention of Johnston’s forces [CS], to crossings below, Stoneman’s cav. was sent S. (July 13) to threaten the A. & W.P.R.R. When it returned (July 16), Blair’s 17th A.C. began its 29 mi. march from Turner’s Fy. to Roswell where it crossed the 17th. This and the passage of the 14th and 20th Corps at Pace’s, completed the crossing of the Federal infantry.

Erected 1985 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 033-86.)

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 July 17, 1864.

Location. 33° 51.559′ N, 84° 27.339′ W. Marker is in Vinings, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is at the intersection of Paces Ferry Road SE and Paces Ferry Drive, on the right when traveling west on Paces Ferry Road SE. The marker is at the entrance to a shopping center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4199 West Paces Ferry Road SE, Atlanta GA 30339, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker. The Errant Pontoon Bridge: Paces Ferry (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The 14th & 20th A.C. Cross at Pace’s Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Pace’s Ferry Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); Palmer’s & Hooker’s A.C. Cross the Chattahoochee (approx. ¼ mile away); Union Defense Line (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site: Hardy Pace’s Res. Howard’s Headquarters (approx. 0.7 miles away); The 4th Corps Posted Along the River (approx. ¾ mile away); The 4th Corps at Vining’s Station (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vinings.

More about this marker. This marker is a duplicate of another marker (53668), standing 100 yards west on Paces Ferry Road. The original marker in that location has been erected in the late 1950s by the Georgia Historic Commission. It had disappeared, so a replacement was installed in 1985 (this marker). When this marker disappeared too, another replacement was cast and installed.

Eventually this marker was recovered. In approximately 2005 or 2006 it was restored, and installed on a new post in this location, as part of a beautification effort and walking trail in the area near old the Chattahoochee River bridge.

The 14th & 20th A.C. Cross at Pace’s Ferry Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 17, 2012

2. The 14th & 20th A.C. Cross at Pace’s Ferry Markers

The marker in the foreground (this featured marker) is the first replacement, installed on a new post. In the background is the second replacement on the original post (HMdb.org marker #53668).

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,422 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on March 18, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on April 6, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on March 18, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.