Calhoun, Ga. May 16, 1864
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Gen. J.E Johnston´s three Corps, [CSA] after 2 days of battle at Resaca ~ outflanked by superior Federal forces ~ withdrew S.
Hood´s Corps marched by a road 1 mile E.; Polk´s and Hardee´s on direct road to Calhoun ~ Polk continued to Adairsville.
Hardee´s Corp´s shifted to the S.W. where on the banks of Oothcaloga Creek, Bate´s Walker´s and Cleburne´s division in a rear guard action, delayed the advance of McPherson´s Army of Tennessee [USA] for 24 hours to secure the passage of the wagon trains.
GHM 064-16 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISION 1953
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.