Battle of Allatoona - GHM 008-6 - Allatoona, GA - Georgia Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Battle of Allatoona October 5, 1864 After artillery firing and repeated assaults
by French's Troops the Federals made a final
stand in the Star Fort W of the rock cut.
Filing to dislodge the defenders, French
retreated to New Hope Church in Paulding County.
French's division consisted of Young's, Cockrell's, and Sear's Brigades. 3276 (men); losses 799.
Corse's command: Alexander's and Rowett's brigades
2137 (men) losses 706.

This battle inspired the gospel hymm,
"Hold the Fort for I am Coming".

Type of Marker: Highway Marker #: GHM 008-6 Date: 1952 Sponsor: Not listed

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