Near Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Reversed Trench
Pine Knob Battle
Photographed By David Seibert, February 2, 2008
1. The Reversed Trench Marker
Inscription.
The Reversed Trench. Pine Knob Battle. Constructed and manned by Confederate infantry on June 15, 1864 the location of this trench enabled the southerners to deliver a deadly flank fire into the right of Geary’s division (20th Army Corps) as it approached the principal line of Confederate defense near what is now the intersection of Hamilton and Kennesaw-Due West roads. Later, arrival of Williams’ Federal division in this vicinity forced the Confederates to abandon the trench. During the night the Federals were busy “reversing” a portion of the trench. By morning the trench faced south toward the Confederate main line.
Constructed and manned by Confederate infantry on
June 15, 1864 the location of this trench enabled the
southerners to deliver a deadly flank fire into the right of Geary’s division (20th Army Corps) as it approached the principal line of Confederate defense near what is now the intersection of Hamilton and Kennesaw-Due West roads. Later, arrival of Williams’ Federal division in this vicinity forced the Confederates to abandon the trench. During the night the Federals were busy “reversing” a portion of the trench. By morning the trench faced south
toward the Confederate main line.
Erected 2008 by Cobb County Community Development Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1945.
Location. 33° 58.604′ N, 84° 39.393′ W. Marker is near Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on Maryhill Lane, on the left when traveling west. Marker site is in the new Woodbridge Subdivision off Hamilton Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3524 Maryhill Lane, Kennesaw GA 30152, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,408 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2021, by Neal of Kennesaw, Georgia. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
