Mill Creek Gap-GHM - 155-13 - Whitfield Co.
Posted by: 
Sprinterman
N 34° 48.094 W 085° 00.747
16S E 681816 N 3852838
Located at the State Patrol Headquarters on US41 NOTE: THIS MARKER IS IDENTICAL TO THE ONE LOCATED AT THE DEAD END OF OLD US41 EXCEPT FOR THE DATE
Waymark Code: WM4BNB
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2008
Views: 21
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.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 155-13
Date: 1987
Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission
|
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.