Davis Cross Roads-GHM 033-1 - Cobb Co., GA
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N 33° 58.684 W 084° 41.385
16S E 713423 N 3762129
Located Burnt Hickory Rd. north of Old Mountain Rd. intersection
Waymark Code: WM30AM
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2008
Views: 25
Text:
DAVIS' CROSS ROADS
Site of home of Rev. Gary Davis (1799-1875).
In June 1864, was an outpost of right wing of Sherman's forces [US], moving from New Hope Church in Paulding Co. toward the State R.R. and the [CS] left flank.
Hardee's Corps [CS] , on the left, occupied a line at Gilgal Church 1.5 mi. S.E.
June 10, Strickland's 3d Brigade of Hascall's 2nd Div. 23d Corps [US], assaulted Cleburne's Sharpshooters [CS] posted here and on adjacent hill.
After a sharp conflict the [CS] withdrew to the lines near Gilgal Church.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 033-1
Date: 1952
Sponsor: Not listed
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