GEN. LEONIDAS POLK'S HEADQUARTERS-GHM-008-38-Bartow Co, GA
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N 34° 13.601 W 084° 50.712
16S E 698478 N 3789390
Located on Mac Johnson Rd. about .7 miles north of US 41.
Waymark Code: WM3CJA
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 03/15/2008
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GEN. LEONIDAS POLK'S HEADQUARTERS
The William Neal McKelvey residence - 1864. A Council of War held here May 19, discussed the advisability of holding the position E. & S. of Cassville by the Confederate army. Present were: Gen. Joseph E. Johnston; Lt. Gen. Polk; Lt. Gen. John B. Hood; Maj. Gen. S. C. French; & Capt. W.J. Morris, Chief Engineer, Polk's A.C.
After hearing the statements of the Council Johnston ordered the withdrawal of the army at midnight. This decision stemmed from a failure to make an opportune attack on the Federals, & alleged inability to hold a defensive line as it was then situated.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 008-38
Date: 1954
Sponsor: Not listed
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