Historical Marker

Gen. Leonidas Polk's Headquarters

Mac Johnson Rd. east of Cassville about 1/2 mile north of U. S. 41/411 junction ยท Bartow

Georgia marker

Inscription

GEN. LEONIDAS POLK'S HEADQUARTERS. The William Neal McKelvey residence - 1864. A Council of War held here May 19, discussed the advisability of holding the position E. & S. of Cassville by the Confederate army. Present were: Gen. Joseph E. Johnston; Lt. Gen. Polk; Lt. Gen. John B. Hood; Maj. Gen. S. C. French; & Capt. W.J. Morris, Chief Engineer, Polk's A.C. After hearing the statements of the Council Johnston ordered the withdrawal of the army at midnight.

This decision stemmed from a failure to make an opportune attack on the Federals, & alleged inability to hold a defensive line as it was then situated. 008-38 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954

Location

AddressMac Johnson Rd. east of Cassville about 1/2 mile north of U. S. 41/411 junction
CountyBartow
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.244820, -84.852160

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