Isom's Ferry - GHM 060-8 – Fulton Co., GA
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ISOM'S FERRY - Chattahoochee River, at mouth of Soap Cr., .75 mi. N.W., operated in the 1860's by James Isom.
Waymark Code: WM1XH8
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2007
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ISOM'S FERRY
Chattahoochee River, at mouth of Soap Cr., .75 mi. N.W., operated in the 1860's by James Isom. Federal Army records cite it variously as Isham's Ford or Fy., Phillip's Fy., Cavalry Fd. The first of the Federal troops to pass the river was Cox's div., Schofield's 23d A.C. which crossed at Isom's July 8, & was aligned on this ridge parallel to the river & covering the ferry. Hascall's div. joined July 11 & by the 14th the adjusted corps line connected with the left of Howard's 4th A.C. along the ridge of Mt. Vernon Rd. near Crossroads Ch.
John Heard (1835-1931) took over Isom's Ferry in 1868 & operated it until 1890.
GHM 060-8 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954
Located at the end of Heards Drive in Sandy Springs. Please note: This marker is in the Heard family cemetery, please be respectful while visiting this site. It is also in a residential neighborhood.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: GHM 060-8
Date: 1954
Sponsor: Not listed
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