033-43, FEDERAL OCCUPATION OF BIG SHANTY
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N 34° 01.428 W 084° 36.909
16S E 720198 N 3767359
One of five markers in downtown Kennesaw. Details of the occupation of Big Shanty (Kennesaw) are discussed.
Waymark Code: WMN4V
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2006
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FEDERAL OCCUPATION OF BIG SHANTY
After the wide flanking movement W. & S. of Allatoona Mtns., Sherman's forces [US] regained the State R. R., at Acworth, June 6, 1864.
June 9. Minty's & Wilder's brigades, Garrard's Cav., with Bennett's section, Chicago Board of Trade Battery, [US] moved S. from Acworth. At Morgan's Hill, they encountered Martin's div. of Wheeler's cav. & Benton's brigade. Hood's A.C. Benton & Martin withdrew S. E. to Johnston's 1st defensive line [CS] on the Kennesaw Mtn. front. Big Shanty was occupied & Sherman maintained h'dqr's. here, June 10-24. The 17th A. C. joined McPherson's forces at Acworth, June 6.
033-43 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954
Type of Marker: Monument
Marker #: Not listed
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