Historical Marker

Battle of Resaca (marker-11555)

Resaca · Gordon County · Erected 1953

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Describes the Confederate line at Resaca, anchored by Hood, Hardee, and Polk running south to the Oostanaula, and the Union assaults launched across Camp Creek on May 14, 1864 from the ridges to the west.

About this site

Battle of Resaca is a historical marker in Resaca, Gordon County, erected in 1953. It is one of 65 historical markers documented in Gordon County, among 104 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 34.6059, -84.9554 near Resaca. The nearest cataloged historic site is Battle of Resaca (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Battle of Resaca, Georgia, Atlanta Campaign, and Battle of Resaca.

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

Also at or near Resaca, Gordon County

“Battle of Resaca” names 9 distinct records in Gordon County. This page is the historical marker erected in 1953 in Resaca. The others:

📍 34.6059, -84.9554 · Resaca, Gordon County

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