Army of the Tenn. at Dallas - GHM 110-7 - Paulding Co., GA
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N 33° 54.946 W 084° 52.706
16S E 696132 N 3754843
Army of the Tenn. at Dallas historic marker is located on US 278/Ga 6 at Pumpkinvine Creek, 2.5 miles west of Dallas. – Caution – divided highway and folks travel at highway speeds (60+).
Waymark Code: WM3J26
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2008
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Army of the Tenn. at Dallas
May 25, 1864. McPherson's Army of the Tenn. [Federal] marching from Wooley's Bridge (Etowah River), via Van Wert, reached Pumpkin Vine Cr. Logan's 15th A.C. [Federal] camped near Pumpkin Vine Church, 2 mi. S. May 26, Dodge's 16th A.C. [Federal], reached Pumpkin Vine Cr. (via State Highway 6) before dawn & by 10 o'clock was across.
Both corps entered Dallas 2 p.m., Logan marching from Pumpkin Vine Church (via State Highway 120). Opposed by Confederate Cavalry, the Federals advanced E, to the Marietta & Villa Rica roads.
110-7 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1989
Caution – divided highway and folks travel at highway speeds (60+).