Year Erected: 1953

Marker Text: Hovey's 1st & Judah's 2d divs. of Schofield's 23 A.C. [US], enroute from Resaca battlefield crossed the Conasauga River at Fite's Fy. intending to pass the Coosawattee at McClure's Ferry, 1.25 mi. east of here.

But the 20th A.C. [US], diverted from Newtown ferry by Gen. Hooker got ahead of Schofield's & crossed at McClure's. This forced 2 divs. 2 mi. S. E. to Field's Fy.

Cox's (3d) div. [US] crossed the Conasauga near Tilton, & Holley, marched to Field's Fy.