4th Corps' Route to Tunnel Hill
May 7, 1864. The 4th A.C., marching from Catoosa Springs, moved S. on this road to Tunnel Hill -- Stanley´s div. in advance, followed by Wood & Newton; Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, commanding.
The march was opposed by outposts of Wheeler´s cav. -- the road obstructed by felled timber.
This move, together with the march of Palmer´s 14th A.C. on direct rd. from Ringgold to Tunnel Hill, was the beginning of hostilities in the Campaign for Atlanta. Wheeler´s cav., driven from Tunnel Hill, withdrew to Mill Creek Gap. During the next 5 days; Federal attempts to take Dalton were without success.
GHM 023-5 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
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Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.