Photo courtesy of Tom Stelling

Year Erected: 1952

Marker Text: After artillery firing and repeated assaults by French´s troops, [CSA] the Federals made a final stand in the star fort W. of rock cut. Failing to dislodge the defenders, French retreated to New Hope Church in Paulding County.

French´s division consisted of Young´s, Cockrell´s, & Sear´s Brigades, [CSA] 3,276; losses 799. Corse´s command: Alexander´s & Rowett´s Brigades, [USA] 2137; losses, 706.

This battle inspired the gospel hymn, "Hold the fort for I am coming."