Photo by Larry Vogel

Year Erected: 1953

Marker Text*: One tenth mi. W. at the intersection of the old Dallas-Acworth & Burnt Hickory rds. - a key point of Federal operations at New Hope Church and Dallas. May 25 - June 5, 1864.

Hardee's & Hood's A.C. [CS] moved this way, S. from the Etowah River, to New Hope Church, May 24, 25. June 2: the 23d A.C. [US] marched N.E. from Brown's Mill to this point - turning S.E., 1.5 mi. to the Foster house. Ensuing operations outflanked the Confederate forces & caused their retreat toward Kennesaw Mt., June 4.

June 5: McPherson's 15th & 16th A.C. [US] leaving the Dallas front June 1, marched by this Church to Acworth, on their way to Kennesaw Mtn.

*Marker not in place due to damage or maintenance.