Year Erected: 1953
Marker Text: May 16, 1864, Walker's div. of Hardee's A.C. [CS] having delayed McPherson's troops (15th & 16th A.C.) [US], at Lay's Ferry ( 3.25 mi. N.W.) the day before, was joined here by 2 divisions -- Bate's and Cleburne's [CS].
Deploying on both sides of Oothcalooga Creek, and left of the line covering the road to Adairsville, Hardee facing N. & W. -- held McPherson's forces throughout the day to enable two Confederate wagon trains to proceed to Adairsville.
This, the Battle of Rome Cross-Roads, was an episode of the Atlanta Campaign.
Tips for Finding This Marker: Ga 53 at Oothcaloga Creek west of Calhoun.
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