Harlan's Crossroads: Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield's
![May 16, 1864 Hovey´s 1st and Judah´s 2d divs. of Schofield´s 23d A.C. [USA] enroute from Resaca battlefield crossed the Conasauga river at Fites Fy, intending to pass the Coosawattee at McClure´s...](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/OvCEo7nR5mcwEVYf-zJc09Gzp7Na22UDocbv-ycvDkmMXuQ6h6qMe-fXdXvwa98t5vfCUBS8PDrrE0Kd5eo9bxs-BbWe)
May 16, 1864
Hovey´s 1st and Judah´s 2d divs. of Schofield´s 23d A.C. [USA] enroute from Resaca battlefield crossed the Conasauga river at Fites Fy, intending to pass the Coosawattee at McClure´s Ferry, 1.25 mi. east of here.
But the 20th A.C. [USA] diverted from Newton ferry by Gen. Hooker got ahead of Schofield & crossed at McClure´s. This forced Schofield 2 divs.2 mi. S.E. to Field´s Fy.
Cox´s (3d) div. [USA] crossed the Conasauga near Tilton, and Holley, marched to Field´s Fy.
GHM 064-21 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMISSION 1953
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
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Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.