Calhoun in Gordon County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Liberty Church Grounds
Photographed by David Seibert, October 2, 2012
1. In May 1864 Marker
In May 1864, while on its way to Kennesaw and Atlanta Campaigns, the Army of the North seiged Liberty Church and grounds for use as a field hospital.
During the occupation numerous soldiers suffered the trauma of amputation. These body parts were buried in a common pit.
This plot shall forever remain sacred and holy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1864.
Location. 34° 27.75′ N, 84° 58.75′ W. Marker is in Calhoun, Georgia, in Gordon County. It is on Liberty Road 0.1 miles east of Georgia Route 53, on the left when traveling east. The marker stands alongside the Historic Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1115 Liberty Road, Calhoun GA 30701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Historic Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnston's Rear Guard Stops McPherson (approx. 2.4 miles away); Roland Hayes (approx. 3 miles away); Richard Peters Plantation (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Calhoun Depot (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different
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More about this marker. The marker uses the word "seiged" were the word "seized" would probably be more appropriate.
Photographed by David Seibert, October 2, 2012
2. In May 1864 Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, October 2, 2012
3. In May 1864 Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, October 2, 2012
4. In May 1864 Marker
The Historic Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church is just to the right of this picture.
Photographed by David Seibert, October 2, 2012
5. The Historic Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 974 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 5, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
