McPherson’s March to Dallas

On May 23, 1864, James McPherson's Army of the Tennessee crossed the Etowah and pushed southwest toward Aragon, the right wing of Sherman's army swinging wide toward Dallas to outflank Johnston's defenses at Allatoona.

McPherson’s March to Dallas is a historical marker in Aragon, Polk County, erected in 1953. It is one of 16 historical markers documented in Polk County, among 55 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 34.0771, -85.0364 near Aragon. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bethlehem Methodist Church Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Jones Cemetery, Mount Tabor Church Cemetery, and Davis & Dodge at Peek’s Spring.

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