Battle of Resaca - GHM 064-11
N 34° 34.811 W 084° 56.584
16S E 688666 N 3828410
Located at US 41 and Ga 136 in Resaca, just north of Resaca Fire Dept
Waymark Code: WM7BX
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 02/08/2006
Views: 34
Battle of Resaca
May 16, 1864. Johnsons forces (confederate) withdrew from Resaca via pontoon. R. R. & Trestle bridges over the Oostanula River.
the 4th & two divs. of the 14th Corps (union) rebuilt 2 bridges which had been burned & followed the retreating Confederates S. along R.R. and highway. Davis' (2d) Div.. 14th A.C. (unon) moved W. of R. to Rome.
The 20th & two divs. of 23d A.C. (union) moved E. to Fites Ferry. Conasauga R. enroute to Coosawattie R. crossings - McClure's Ferry & the one at Fields Mill Army of the Tenn.(union) crossed Oostanaula R. at Lay's Ferry near Snake Cr., 6 mi S.W.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 064-11
Date: Not listed
Sponsor: Not listed
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