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

Federal, Confederate Lines, June 22, 27, 1864.

Photographed By David Seibert, April 4, 2010

1. Federal, Confederate Lines, June 22, 27, 1864. Marker

Inscription. One-half mi. S., at the road - fork, is SIGNAL HILL, where Sherman observed the assault on Cheatham Hill by troops of the 4th & 14th Corps [US], June 27.

The John Ward Road -- left turn at the fork -- leads to Thomas’ Headquarters, June 27, & the battlefield of Kolb’s Farm, on & near Powder Springs road, 2.5 mi. S., where Hood [CS] attacked the right of the 20th & the left of the 23d Corps [US], June 22.

The road W. leads to Dallas & New Hope Ch., in Paulding County, where Federal & Confederate forces were in daily conflict 10 days.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-56.)

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 month for this entry is June 1846.

Location. 33° 56.696′ N, 84° 36.327′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is at the intersection of John Ward Road and Dallas Highway (Georgia Route 120), on the left when traveling north on John Ward Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cheatham Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Interlocking Defenses (approx. 0.4 miles

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away); Texas Memorial (approx. half a mile away); A Humanitarian Act (approx. half a mile away); They Who Fell Here (approx. ¾ mile away); Climax at Cheatham Hill (approx. ¾ mile away); Profit…and Loss (approx. ¾ mile away); Field Fortifications (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Photographed By David Seibert, April 4, 2010

2. Federal, Confederate Lines, June 22, 27, 1864. Marker

Looking north, Dallas Highway (GA 120) runs left and right; John Ward Road is to the right (south)

Photographed By David Seibert, April 4, 2010

3. Federal, Confederate Lines, June 22, 27, 1864. Marker

Looking south on John Ward Road, toward Kolb's Farm

Photographed By David Seibert, April 4, 2010

4. Federal, Confederate Lines, June 22, 27, 1864. Marker

Looking west on Dallas Highway (GA 120) toward Dallas and the site of the Battle of New Hope Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,118 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.