Near Dallas in Paulding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Polk’s Corps at Dallas and New Hope Church

Photographed By David Seibert, July 18, 2009

1. Polk’s Corps at Dallas and New Hope Church Marker

Inscription. Lt. Gen. Leonidas Polk’s corps which had moved from Allatoona as left flank of Johnston’s army [CS] -- via Lost Mtn. & Mt. Tabor Ch. -- reached this vicinity May 24, 1864.

After return of Hardee’s A.C. [CS] from Powder Springs (May 25), Polk’s troops formed the center of Johnston’s line facing the Federal lines to the West.

When deployed, Polk’s left was at Wigley’s Mill in gap of Ellsberry Mtn.; his center & rt. at & above New Hope Ch. -- a position he held in the 10 days of conflict mostly fought on the left & right of the army.

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 110-20.)

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 May 24, 1898.

Location. 33° 54.551′ N, 84° 46.755′ W. Marker is near Dallas, Georgia, in Paulding County. Marker is on Merchants Highway (Georgia Route 6) near Marietta Highway (Georgia Route 120), on the right when traveling east. Georgia Highway 6 is old US Highway 278, through the center of Dallas. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas GA 30132, 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: Robertson House (about 500 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); George Darby House Cleburne’s H’dq’rs. (approx. 1.7 miles away); Henry Lester House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Site: Colley House Hood’s H’dq’rs (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Hiram Rosenwald School (approx. 2.3 miles away); Confederate Line (approx. 2.4 miles away); Eight Point Star (approx. 2.6 miles away); Johnston's Headquarters (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.

Photographed By David Seibert, July 18, 2009

2. Polk’s Corps at Dallas and New Hope Church Marker

Looking eastward at the intersection of Georgia Highways 6 and 120.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,190 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.