Year Erected: 1953

Marker Text: The old road to Gordon Springs in Whitfield County, began at this point (State Highway 151) & passed E. through a gap in Taylor's Ridge.

May, 1864, this gap road was traversed by Federal forces enroute toward Rocky Face, Dug Gap, & Snake Creek Gap.

May 7. Butterfield's (3d) Div. (with Gen. Hooker in person) crossed the ridge, followed by Geary's (2d) Div., 20th A.C. - Army of the Cumberland [US]. After crossing, Butterfield moved to Dogwood Valley at Trickum; Geary, to Dug Gap. May 8, Logan's 15th A.C., Army of the Tennessee [US] after passing the ridge, joined Dodge's 16th A.C. [US] at Villanow & Snake Creek Gap.