Federal Occupation of Rome
May 18, 1864. Davis´ div., (14th A.C.) moving from Resaca via W. bank of the Oostanaula, forced passage of the river against Confederate opposition & captured the city.
Davis´ seizure of Rome was incident to a move E. toward Kingston upon the flank of Johnston´s forces retreating from Resaca, but the military situation having changed by May 23, Davis column was diverted to Dallas in support of McPherson´s troops on that front.
Davis´ div. left Rome for Dallas (Paulding Co.) May 23 (via State Highway 101), camping that night at Peek´s Spring (Aragon, Polk County).
GHM 057-7 Georgia Historical Commission 1953
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.