Acworth in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
James Foster House
Old Burnt Hickory Road
This movement was in line with the Fed. drive to outflank Johnston and force his withdrawal E. to the R. R. Heavy rains began and continued until June 19.
Erected 1985 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 033-32.)
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 2, 1864.
Location. 33° 59.908′ N, 84° 43.763′ W. Marker is in Acworth, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is at the intersection of Burnt Hickory Road NW and County Line Road NW, on the right when traveling west on Burnt Hickory Road NW. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Acworth GA 30101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Old Allatoona Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Battle of Pickett's Mill (approx. 1.3 miles away); Dallas – Acworth Road (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hood & Hardee Withdraw E. to R.R. (approx. 1.4 miles away); Cross Roads Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Site ~ Mason’s Bridge (approx. 2 miles away); Pickett's Mill Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away); Hardee’s, Hood’s & French’s H’dq’rs. (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Acworth.
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