033-82, 23D Army Corps to Soap Creek
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N 33° 54.375 W 084° 29.404
16S E 732069 N 3754597
This was the camp for the 23rd Army while flanking the Confederate line.
Waymark Code: WMPFE
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2006
Views: 37
"July 6, 1864. Schofield's Federal 23d A.C. having been shifted N.E. from Sandtown Rd. (at Floyd Station), camped at Smyrna. Resuming the march, July 7, it traversed only 2 mi. (to this point) where it camped. July 8, 4 A.M. the march continued to Soap Creek -- four miles N.E. This was a strategic maneuver to effect a river crossing at Soap Cr., N. of Johnston's defense line [CS] on Cobb County side (at & S. of the State R.R. bridge). The move was designed to render the Confederate line untenable. Being thus outflanked July 8, Johnston withdrew his army to the Fulton Co. side. July 9." GHS
Located on US 41 north of Terrell Mill Rd. in Marietta, Ga.
Type of Marker: Highway
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