Near Acworth in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Site ~ Mason’s Bridge
Photographed by David Seibert, October 27, 2012
1. Site ~ Mason’s Bridge Marker
June 6. The Army of the Cumberland, [US] commanded by Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas crossed Allatoona Creek here, enroute from Dallas - New Hope front in Paulding County to Kennesaw Mtn. environs.
The Cumberland Army consisted of three Corps: 4th, 14th & 20th, which formed the center of Sherman’s forces during the twenty-nine days of conflict – June 5, July 3 – in Cobb County.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-29.)
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 June 4, 1859.
Location. 34° 1.273′ N, 84° 42.533′ W. Marker is near Acworth, Georgia, in Cobb County. It is on County Line Road 0.1 miles east of Old Stilesboro, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Acworth GA 30101, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of Old Allatoona Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Peters-Davenport House
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Other markers no longer nearby. Route of Polk’s Corps (was approx. 2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); The Wm. Nickols House (was approx. 2.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by David Seibert, October 27, 2012
2. Site ~ Mason’s Bridge Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, October 27, 2012
3. Site ~ Mason’s Bridge Marker
The marker and the current bridge over Allatoona Creek.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,314 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
