Year Erected: 1953
Marker Text*: May 16, 1864. McPherson's two A.C. (15 & 16) [US], moving S. from Lay's Ferry (Oostanaula River), enroute to Kingston, were delayed 24 hrs. by Hardee's A.C. [CS] in an action here.
Hardee's objective was to insure safety of his wagon-trains. This accomplished, he retreated S. on the road this side of Oothcaloga Creek toward Adairsville.
May 17. The Federal 15th & 16th A.C. resumed march toward Kingston, via the Rome Road to McGuire's, & Adairsville.
*Marker not in place due to damage or maintenance.
Tips for Finding This Marker: On GA 53 near McDaniel Station Road near Calhoun.
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