The 4th Corps Posted Along the River - GHM 033-87 - Cobb Co., GA
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N 33° 52.202 W 084° 27.339
16S E 735351 N 3750659
When the 4th A.C. reached the Chattahoochee July 5, attempts to cross were found impracticable because of Confederate opposition on the other side. Pending the crossing of the 23 A. C. at Soap Cr., July 8, the 4th A. C. marked time in trenches between Rottenwood Cr. (N.), & the R. R. below Vining's Station (S.).
Waymark Code: WM23T2
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2007
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THE 4TH CORPS POSTED ALONG THE RIVER
When the 4th A.C. reached the Chattahoochee July 5, attempts to cross were found impracticable because of Confederate opposition on the other side. Pending the crossing of the 23 A. C. at Soap Cr., July 8, the 4th A. C. marked time in trenches between Rottenwood Cr. (N.), & the R. R. below Vining's Station (S.).
July 9: Newton's (2d) div. moved N. to Roswell to support Garrard's cav. July 10: Stanley's (1st) & Wood's (3d) moved N. to Soap Cr. to join the 23d A.C. Stoneman's cav., having returned from a raid below Atlanta, the 14th & 20th Corps crossed at Pace's Ferry, one-half mi. S.
GHM 033-87 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954
Located on the east side of U.S. 41 just north of the Chattahoochee River.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: GHM 033-87
Date: 1954
Sponsor: Not listed
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