Army of the Tenn. to Dallas - GHM 110-6 - Paulding Co., GA
Posted by: 
Lat34North
N 33° 55.439 W 084° 59.050
16S E 686338 N 3755557
Army of the Tenn to Dallas state historic marker located at Old Rockmart Rd about 1/2 mile E of jct with Ga 101/Ga 113.
Waymark Code: WM56Q5
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2008
Views: 13
Army of the Tenn. to 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 AC. [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.
GHM 110-6 GEORGIA HISTORICAL MARKER 1953
Note: There is a second marker with the same title and text (Army of the Tenn. at Dallas - GHM 110-7), a few miles east on this marker on US 278/Ga 6 at Pumpkinvine Creek.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: GHM 110-6
Date: 1953
Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission
|
Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the marker, yourself at the marker, your gps at the marker, or anything specific to the text on the marker. And don't forget to enjoy your visit.