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Historic Markers Across GeorgiaBattle of Resaca May 14-15, 1864
Text: May 14-15, 1864.
May 13, 1864. Gen J. E. Johnston´s forces [CSA] withdrew from Dalton to Resaca, having been outflanked by Federal forces moving via Snake Creek Gap 7mi. N. W. Aligned upon hills, N. & W. of here, the Confederates withstood repeated Fed. assaults for two days, May 14-15. Federal forces, having secured a river crossing at Lay´s Ferry (near mount of snake Creek) 6 mi. S. W., Johnston withdrew S. to Calhoun, May 16. This was the 1st major battle of the campaign which ended with the capture of Atlanta. GHM 064-10 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISION 1953 Notes: Located laying on the ground BEHIND maintenance building southbound on I-75 in Rest Area 35 south of Ga 136 exit. This marker post was damaged some time ago and never reset so it lays on it's side behind the maintenace building. 064-10 |
