Battle of Resaca: May 14-15, 1864

Year Erected: 1986

Marker Text*: 0.5 mi W. is Camp Creek Valley, scene of the 23rd Corps [US] assaults on Hood's left and Hardee's right [CS], May 14.

On ridge 0.2 mi. W. was the position of Wood's (3rd) Div., 4th A.C. and Capt. Wm. Wheeler's 13th New York battery [US], May 14-15.

225 yds. E., on wooded ridge is the emplacement of Capt. Max Van Den Corput´s Cherokee Battery [CS] - 4 twelve pounders -- captured and removed by 2d and 3d Divs. Of the 20th A.C [US] May 15.

*Marker not in place due to damage or maintenance.

Tips for Finding This Marker: At the intersection of Chitwood Road and US 41 in Resaca