Allatoona 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. After artillery firing and repeated assaults by French's troops, [CS] the Federals made a final stand in the star fort W. of rock cut. Failing to dislodge the defenders, French retreated to New Hope Church in Paulding County.

French's division consisted of Young's, Cockrell's, & Sear's Brigades, [CS] 3,276; losses 799. Corse's command: Alexander's & Rowett's Brigades, [US] 2137; losses, 706.

This battle inspired the gospel hymn, "Hold the fort for I am coming".

Erected 1952 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 008-6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.

Location. 34° 6.845′ N, 84° 42.918′ W. Marker is in Allatoona, Georgia, in Bartow County. Marker is on Old Allatoona Road, 0.2 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is opposite the Clayton House, a landmark of the battle. It is at the edge of the old railroad bed through the rock cut, now a Federally owned trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cartersville GA 30121, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

. Allatoona Pass (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Allatoona Pass Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Allatoona Pass (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); The Memorial Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Wartime Allatoona (within shouting distance of this marker); A Demand For Surrender (within shouting distance of this marker); Tennessee Wagon Road (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Allatoona.

Battle of Allatoona and Allatoona Pass Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, November 9, 2008

2. Battle of Allatoona and Allatoona Pass Markers

The road behind the markers is the old railroad bed, now a Federal trail. The deep cut or rock cut is to the left (west) in this photo. The levee for Lake Allatoona is on the other side of the road.

Battle of Allatoona Marker can be seen on the right. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, November 9, 2008

3. Battle of Allatoona Marker can be seen on the right.

The Old Allatoona Road curves to the left, past the Mooney Cottage. The Clayton House, a major landmark of the battle, is just to the left of this photo.

The Clayton House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, November 9, 2008

4. The Clayton House

The Clayton House, a major landmark on the battlefield, faces the Battle of Allatoona marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,054 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on November 29, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 25, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.