Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battle of Kolb's Farm

June 22, 1864

Photographed By David Seibert, March 17, 2009

1. Battle of Kolb's Farm Marker

Inscription. The extension of the right wing of Federal forces S. of the Dallas Rd. threatening to outflank him, Johnston sent Hood’s Corps [CS] from the right (E. of Kennesaw) to this, the extreme left, with directions to stop further Federal advances. Hood sent Stevenson’s 4 brigades [CS] -- 2 astride the road, and 2 N. of it, against the 20th and 23d corps troops [US] posted astride the road to the W. This, and later attempts failed to check the Federal extensions southward.

Erected 1984 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 033-13.)

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. 33° 54.635′ N, 84° 35.808′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on Callaway Road SW, 0 miles south of Powder Springs Road SW (Georgia Route 360), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Kolb's Farm - June 22, 1864 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Kolb's Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Kolb House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Wm. G. McAdoo's Birthplace (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Kolb's Farm (approx. half a mile away); Historic Dickson House (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Kolb’s Farm (approx. 0.8 miles away); Powder Springs Road (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Additional commentary.
1. Marker History
When the other Georgia state marker (#033-12) at this location was re-installed in spring 2009, this marker (#033-13) was moved and relocated to the left (south) of the National Park Service interpretive sign. It was previously on the right (north) side.

— Submitted June 16, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.

Battle of Kolb's Farm Markers in 2015 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 25, 2015

2. Battle of Kolb's Farm Markers in 2015

This marker (#033-13) was moved in 2009 to the left (south) side of this set of markers

Photographed By David Seibert, March 17, 2009

3. Battle of Kolb's Farm Marker

To the left is the post for the missing Battle of Kolb's Farm Marker 033-12. In the center is a National Park Service sign describing the actions during the battle.

The Kolb Farm House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 17, 2009

4. The Kolb Farm House

The house is owned and has been restored by the National Park Service. It is the only surviving Civil War-era structure in the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.

The Rear of the Kolb Farm House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 17, 2009

5. The Rear of the Kolb Farm House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,545 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on June 16, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.