Historical Marker

The Army of the Cumberland at Stilesboro

Taylorsville · Bartow County · Erected 1953

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The Story

On May 23-24, 1864, Sherman's Army of the Cumberland crossed the Etowah River and converged at Stilesboro, pressing southeast toward New Hope Church in the relentless campaign for Atlanta.

About this site

The Army of the Cumberland at Stilesboro is a historical marker in Taylorsville, Bartow County, erected in 1953. It is one of 139 historical markers documented in Bartow County, among 265 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 34.1035, -84.9169 near Taylorsville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Stilesboro Methodist Church Cemetery, Stidham - Henderson Cemetery, and Sproull Family Cemetery.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 34.1035, -84.9169 · Taylorsville, Bartow County

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