Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Campaign for Atlanta: Johnston's Review

Photographed By David Seibert, June 30, 2008

1. Campaign for Atlanta: Johnston`s Review Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On April 19, 1864, General Joseph E. Johnston reviewed the Confederate Army of Tennessee on this ridge. After his appointment in December 1863, Johnston rebuilt a defeated and demoralized army following Confederate General Braxton Bragg's defeat at the Battle of Missionary Ridge in November 1863. When Union General William T. Sherman began to advance on Dalton, Confederate troops moved into defensive positions. On May 18, 1864, Johnston's troops evacuated Dalton to defend Resaca, and the Atlanta Campaign was underway. This was the last grand review of the Army of Tennessee and came on the eve of Sherman`s campaign to capture Atlanta and the subsequent March to the Sea.

Erected 2002 by The Georgia Historical Society, the City of Dalton Mayor and Council, and Dalton Historic Preservation Commission. (Marker Number 155-2.)

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 month for this entry is April 1834.

Location. 34° 46.184′ N, 84°

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58.613′ W. Marker is in Dalton, Georgia, in Whitfield County. Marker is at the intersection of West Cuyler and South Ridge Streets, on the left when traveling west on West Cuyler. Southwest corner of West Cuyler and South Ridge Streets, Dalton. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dalton GA 30720, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dalton Confederate Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dalton Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Whitefield (approx. 0.3 miles away); William C. Martin House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Blunt House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tristram Dalton (approx. half a mile away); Our Textile Legacy (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dalton.

Also see . . . Dalton to Atlanta Sherman vs. Johnston May-June 1864. From Military History Online. (Submitted on October 13, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)

Campaign for Atlanta: Johnston's Review Marker With Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Tibbs, October 12, 2008

2. Campaign for Atlanta: Johnston's Review Marker With Cannon

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,675 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 11, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on October 13, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.