4th Corps' Route to Tunnel Hill-GHM-023-5-Catoosa Co., Georgia
Posted by: 
Sprinterman
N 34° 53.641 W 085° 01.727
16S E 680120 N 3863062
Located Old Tunnel Hill Rd. 1/2 mile south of Ga 2 east of US 41
Waymark Code: WM2MRB
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2007
Views: 17
4TH CORPS' ROUTE TO TUNNEL HILL
May 7, 1864. The 4th A.C., marching from Catoosa Springs, moved S. on this road to Tunnel Hill -- Stanley's div. in advance, followed by Wood & Newton; Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, commanding.
The march was opposed by outposts of Wheeler's cav. -- the road obstructed by felled timber.
This move, together with the march of Palmer's 14th A.C. on direct rd. from Ringgold to Tunnel Hill, was the beginning of hostilities in the Campaign for Atlanta. Wheeler's cav., driven from Tunnel Hill, withdrew to Mill Creek Gap. During the next 5 days; Federal attempts to take Dalton were without success.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 023-5
Date: 1954
Sponsor: Not listed
|
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.