Historical Marker

Durham House

Acworth-Due West Rd. north of Mars Hill Church Rd. · Cobb

Inscription

H'dq'rs of Brig. Gen. Absalom Baird, commanding 3d Div., 14th A. C., Army of the Cumberland, [US] June 6-10, 1864. Baird's, together with 1st & 2d divisions, were camped along Proctor's Cr., E. - a part of the concerted drive on Johnston's forces [CS] near Kennesaw. Heavy rains halted military movements for several days in this area.

Oct. 9. Baird revisted Durham house enroute to Gaylesville, Ala. in pursuit of Hood's forces [CS] withdrawing to Tennessee. 033-27 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1953

Location

AddressAcworth-Due West Rd. north of Mars Hill Church Rd.

CountyCobb

StateGeorgia

Coordinates33.941470, -84.576670

Sources

Digital Library of Georgia, Georgia Historical Markers Collection

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