Near Emerson in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battle of Allatoona

October 5, 1864

Photographed By David Seibert, November 9, 2008

1. Battle of Allatoona Marker

Inscription. Lt. Gen. John B. Hood, Army of Tenn. [CS], while enroute N. from Palmetto, Ga., sent Lt. Gen. A.P. Stewart's Corps to destroy the State R.R. from Big Shanty to the Etowah River. Stewart seized Big Shanty and Acworth on the 3d, and French's Div. was sent on the 4th, to capture Allatoona. Daylight, the 5th, French [CS] deployed his troops around the Federal garrison, commanded by Gen. John M. Corse [US], posted on high ground E., and W. of the rock cut.

Erected 1989 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 008-5.)

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.

Location. 34° 6.536′ N, 84° 42.701′ W. Marker is near Emerson, Georgia, in Bartow County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Allatoona Road and Allatoona Landing Road, on the left when traveling south on Old Allatoona Road. The marker is located at the entrance to a marina. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emerson GA 30137, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Allatoona Pass (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wartime Allatoona (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Battle of Allatoona Pass

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); The Railroad (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Memorial Field (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Demand For Surrender (approx. 0.4 miles away); Welcome to Allatoona Pass Battlefield (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Allatoona (approx. 0.4 miles away).

Photographed By David Seibert, November 9, 2008

2. Battle of Allatoona Marker

The levee for Lake Allatoona, which now covers some of the battlefield, can be seen in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,629 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.