The 14th & 20th A.C. Cross at Pace's Ferry - GHM 033-86 – Cobb Co., GA.
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July 17, 1864, Palmer’s 14th and Hooker’s 20th A.C. [US] crossed to the Fulton Co. side of the river on two pontoon bridges. This passage was covered by Wood’s 4th A.C. div., which marched down Mt. Paren Rd from Power’s Ferry 3 mi. N.
Waymark Code: WM247C
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2007
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THE 14TH & 20TH A.C. CROSS AT PACE´S FERRY
July 17, 1864, Palmer’s 14th and Hooker’s 20th A.C. [US] crossed to the Fulton Co. side of the river on two pontoon bridges. This passage was covered by Wood’s 4th A.C. div., which marched down Mt. Paren Rd from Power’s Ferry 3 mi. N.
To divert attention of Johnston’s forces [CSA] to crossings below, Stoneman’s cav. was sent S. (July 13) to threaten the A. & W.P. R.R. When it returned (July 16), Blair’s 17th A.C. began its 29 mi. march from Turner’s Fy. to Roswell where it crossed the 17th. This and the passage of the 14th and 20th Corps at Pace’s completed the crossings of the Federal infantry.
GHM 033-86 - GEORGIA HISTORIC MARKER - 1985
Located on the north side of Paces Ferry Rd just west of Chattahoochee River Bridge.