Historical Marker

Snake Creek Gap

Ga. 136, 7 miles west of I-75, just north of junction of Ga. 136 and Ga. 136C ยท Gordon

Georgia marker

Inscription

SNAKE CREEK GAP. May 8, 1864. McPherson's 15th and 16th Corps [USA] seized Snake Creek Gap. On the 9th, attempting to destroy the R. R. at Resaca (defended by Cantey's Div. of Polk's Corps), [CSA] McPherson was forced to withdraw to the mouth of the gap where he intrenched. This was the beginning of Sherman's [USA] move to outflank Johnston's forces [CSA] at Dalton.

May 13-14, Sherman moved the 14th, 20th, & 23d Corps [USA] through the gap & together with McPherson's troops, advanced toward Resaca - the 4th Corps [USA] marching due S. from Dalton. On the 14th began the two-day battle of Resaca. 064-8 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1953

Location

AddressGa. 136, 7 miles west of I-75, just north of junction of Ga. 136 and Ga. 136C
CountyGordon
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.503360, -84.875750

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