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

Confederate Line

Photographed By David Seibert, July 18, 2009

1. Confederate Line Marker

Inscription. Here, the intrenched line held by Gen. J. E. Johnston’s forces [CS] during the fighting on the Dallas - New Hope Ch. front, crossed the road; line erected and occupied May 26 and abandoned June 4, 1864.

Three of the 10 miles of this line were on the summit of Ellsberry Mountain, NE.

In the 10 days of constant fighting between Confederate and Federal forces, no advantage was gained -- a stalemate that was broken by Sherman’s [US] flanking movement around the Confederate right at Old Allatoona Church 11 miles NE in Cobb County.

Erected 1983 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 110-11.)

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 26, 1881.

Location. 33° 54.734′ N, 84° 49.263′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Georgia, in Paulding County. Marker is on Merchants Drive (Georgia Route 6), on the right when traveling west. The marker is located in front of Legacy of Dallas Senior Living Community. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1011 Merchants Drive, Dallas GA 30132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Federal Line (approx. 0.4 miles away); Armstrong's Advance

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); The Orphan Brigade at Dallas (approx. ¾ mile away); Rt. of Federal Line May 26 -June 1, 1864 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Dallas - New Hope Line (approx. 1.2 miles away); Dallas (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Orphan Brigade (approx. 1.4 miles away); Paulding County (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.

Photographed By David Seibert, July 18, 2009

2. Confederate Line Marker

Looking east, toward Kennesaw Mountain

Photographed By David Seibert, July 18, 2009

3. Confederate Line Marker

Looking west, toward Dallas and the location of the Federal line

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 1,886 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.