Mill Creek Gap - GHM 155-13
N 34° 48.328 W 085° 01.386
16S E 680833 N 3853251
Located on Old US 41 at dead end at north side of Mill Creek
Waymark Code: WM67Z
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2006
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MILL CREEK GAP
Otherwise known as Buzzard Roost. This natural gateway through Rock Face Ridge was heavily fortified by Confederate forces at Dalton after their retreat from Missionary Ridge.
February 25, 1864, the Federal 14th A.C., Dept. of the Cumberland, moving by Tunnel Hill, attempted to seize the gap, but were driven back by Stewart's & Breckinridge's divs. At the same time, the gap was assailed from Crow Valley, E. of Rocky Face, by Cruft's & Baird's divs., which was repulsed by Hindman's A.C.
These Federal moves were prompted by rumors that Johnston's command had reinforced Polk, facing Sherman's forces at Meridian, Miss.
155-13 GEORGIA HISTORIC MARKER 1987
Type of Marker: Monument
Marker #: GHM 155-13
Date: 1987
Sponsor: Georgia Historic Commission
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