Historical Marker

Johnston's Rear Guard Stops McPherson

Calhoun · Gordon County · Erected 1953

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The Story

Marks where Johnston's withdrawing Confederates turned to delay McPherson's pursuing Federals after the evacuation of Resaca in May 1864, buying time as Sherman's army pressed south down the railroad.

About this site

Johnston's Rear Guard Stops McPherson is a historical marker in Calhoun, 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 34.4955, -84.9650 near Calhoun. The nearest cataloged historic site is Roland Hayes (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Calhoun Depot, Gordon County Courthouse, and Gordon County.

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

📍 34.4955, -84.9650 · Calhoun, Gordon County

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Nearby in Gordon County

Gordon County Courthouse

Calhoun, Ga, May 18, 1864.

Calhoun · 1953

Courthouse

Gordon County Courthouse Annex