Harris' Gap
In 1864 the direct road from Tunnel Hill to Varnell´s, passed through Harris Gap at this point, which is just N. of where rocky Face drops off into continuous foot-hills.
Federal operations in Crow Valley by the 23d A.C., began with its march S. from the Dr. Lee house to this road. Schofield had h´dq´rs at the Harris house (which stood opp. this marker until 1952), May 8-10, 1864.
May 9, Judah´s 2d & Cox´s 3d divs. moved S. from this road, astride the low ridge (E. of Rocky Face, toward Stevenson´s sector of the Dalton defenses. Hovey´s 1st div. in reserve, guarded the gap & supported Judah & Cox.
GHM 155-26 Georgia Historical Commission 1954
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.