Battle of Resaca
![May 16, 1864. Johnston ´s forces [CSA] withdrew from Resaca via pontoon, R. R. & trestle bridges over the Oostanaula River . The 4th & two divs. of the 14th Corps. [USA] rebuilt 2 bridges which...](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fMWSfrtd7PxX6uXUYoTbaBUb1kPwQvdrP0sTrntgZ04vr5hctIGyP5AiXA2_Z-zRciFwdoae8ZmLd-ndYwzDOzxkfMWs)
May 16, 1864. Johnston ´s forces [CSA] withdrew from Resaca via pontoon, R. R. & trestle bridges over the Oostanaula River .
The 4th & two divs. of the 14th Corps. [USA] rebuilt 2 bridges which had been burned & followed the retreating Confederates S., along R. R. and highway. Davis ´ ( 2d ) Div., 14th A. C. [USA] moved W. of R. to Rome.
The 20th & two divs. Of 23d A.C. [USA] moved E. to Fites Ferry, Conasauga R., enroute to Coosawattee R. crossings - McClure´s Ferry & the one at Fields Mill. Army of the Tenn. [USA] crossed Oostanaula R. at Lay´s Ferry near Snake Cr., 6 mi. S. W.
GHM 064-11 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1953
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
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Photo credit: Properhillbillys.