Historical Marker

McClure’s Ferry

Resaca · Gordon County · Erected 1953

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The Story

Marks an Oostanaula crossing where, on May 16, 1864, Hooker's 20th Corps seized the ford it was not assigned, shoving Schofield's corps downstream and tangling Sherman's pursuit of Johnston.

About this site

McClure’s Ferry 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 34.5796, -84.8628 near Resaca. The nearest cataloged historic site is Harlan’s Cross Roads (historical marker), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include New Echota State Historic Site, Field's Mill & Ferry, and Haven of Rest Memorial Park Cemetery.

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

📍 34.5796, -84.8628 · Resaca, Gordon County

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Nearby in Gordon County

New Echota State Historic Site

Haven of Rest Memorial Park Cemetery