Mableton in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Georgia Militia on Turner's Ferry Road
Photographed By David Seibert, October 4, 2008
1. Georgia Militia on Turner's Ferry Road Marker
Inscription.
Georgia Militia on Turner's Ferry Road. . Gen. Gustavus W. Smith’s Georgia Militia and Gen. L. S. Ross’ cav., driven E. to this point from Sandtown rd. (at Mableton), July 4, 1864, was again assailed by the 17th A. C. [US] July 5. Gresham’s 4th div., astride the road, together with Leggett’s 3d, and Stoneman’s cav. S. of it on Howell’s Fy. rd., forced the Georgia Militia and cavalry E. to Johnston’s line at the river, to which he had withdrawn, night of the 4th, from his Smyrna-Ruff’s mill line., Johnston stated he left the Smyrna-Ruff’s mill line because of Smith’s and Ross’ failure to hold his left flank on Turner’s Ferry rd.
Gen. Gustavus W. Smith’s Georgia Militia & Gen. L. S. Ross’ cav., driven E. to this point from Sandtown rd. (at Mableton), July 4, 1864, was again assailed by the 17th A. C. [US] July 5. Gresham’s 4th div., astride the road, together with Leggett’s 3d, & Stoneman’s cav. S. of it on Howell’s Fy. rd., forced the Georgia Militia & cavalry E. to Johnston’s line at the river, to which he had withdrawn, night of the 4th, from his Smyrna-Ruff’s mill line.
Johnston stated he left the Smyrna-Ruff’s mill line because of Smith’s & Ross’ failure to hold his left flank on Turner’s Ferry rd.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-70.)
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 July 4, 1737.
Location. 33° 48.749′ N, 84° 32.269′ W. Marker is in Mableton, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on Veterans Memorial Highway SE (U.S. 78) 0.2 miles east of Pebblebrook Road SE, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at the Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 561 Veterans Memorial Highway SE, Mableton GA 30126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles
Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,200 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
