Historical Marker

Atlanta Campaign Rocky Face Ridge

State Patrol office on U. S. 41 north of I75, Rocky Face · Rocky Face · Whitfield

Inscription

ATLANTA CAMPAIGN ROCKY FACE RIDGE MAY 7-12, 1864. 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. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE UNITED STATES DEPARMTENT OF THE INTERIOR

Location

AddressState Patrol office on U. S. 41 north of I75, Rocky Face

CityRocky Face

CountyWhitfield

Coordinates34.805610, -84.967220

Sources

Digital Library of Georgia, Georgia Historical Markers Collection

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