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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK2X_joseph-e-johnston-memorial_Dalton-GA.html
Joseph E. Johnston 1807 —— 1891 Brigadier General U.S.A. General C.S.A. Given command of the Confederate forces at Dalton, in 1863, he directed the 79 days campaign to Atlanta, one of themost memorable in the annals of war Erected by …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFG5_dug-gap_Dalton-GA.html
An excavation at the summit of Rocky Face Ridge on the direct route between Dalton and LaFayette. This gap was guarded by Confederate forces when Dalton was occupied after the retreat from Missionary Ridge in Nov. 1863. Federal forces made …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCOR_the-mccarty-neighborhood_Dalton-GA.html
William Scott and Frances Brown McCarty began laying out a neighborhood here in 1927. By 1950, influential Dalton residents had established one of the city's earliest subdivisions. McCarty residents pioneered and maintained the Dalton carpet and t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCNZ_confederate-defense-of-mill-creek-gap_Dalton-GA.html
Feb. 25, 1864. Stewart's and Breckinridge's divs. in the gap, repulsed the attacks of the Federal 14th A.C., from the N.W., while Hindman's A.C. drove back Cruft's and Bard's divs. in Crow Valley E. of Rocky Face Ridge and N. of the R.R. May 8-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB7L_stevensons-line_Dalton-GA.html
During demonstrations on Rocky Face & in Crow Valley, by 4th & 23d Army Corps troops, the northern line of Dalton's defense works crossed the road here. Stevenson's div. (Hood's Army Corps) held this sector, his left at Cheatham's line, at Signal …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB7G_stevensons-line_Dalton-GA.html
During demonstrations on Rocky Face and in Crow Valley, by 4th & 23d A.C. troops [US], the N. line of Dalton's defense works crossed the road here. Stevenson's div. (Hood's A.C.) [CS] held this sector, his left at Cheatham's line, at Signal Sta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8LD_atlanta-campaign_Dalton-GA.html
Federal frontal attacks failing completely here Sherman ably outflanked the Confederate army strongly entrenched across Rocky Face ridge and this gap. Whereupon Johnston with great skill reestablished a position by withdrawing to Resaca.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8C6_johnny-marcus-memorial-loop_Dalton-GA.html
This plaque honors the memory of Johnny Marcus, a local running enthusiast who died in an automobile accident, April 7, 1995. His dedication and commitment to the sport of running was inspiring to those who now follow in his footsteps.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM74N_george-disneys-grave_Dalton-GA.html
High up on Rocky Face, S. of gap, is the lone grave of English-born George Disney, Co. K., 4th Ky. Inft., Lewis' "Orphan Brigade", Bate's div., Hindman'sCorps (CS). The 4th Ky. was deployed to form a living telegraph line from base to summit o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM74M_mill-creek-gap_Dalton-GA.html
Otherwise known as Buzzard Roost. This natural gateway through Rock Face Ridge was heavily fortified by Confederate forces at Dalton after theirretreat from Missionary Ridge. February 25, 1864, the Federal 14th A.C., Dept. of the Cumberland, mo…
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