Year Erected: 1953

Marker Text: H'dq'rs of Brig. Gen. Absalom Baird, commanding 3d Div., 14th A. C., Army of the Cumberland, [US] June 6-10, 1864.

Baird's, together with 1st and 2d divisions, were camped along Proctor's Cr., E. -- a part of the concerted drive on Johnston's forces [CS] near Kennesaw. Heavy rains halted military movements for several days in this area.

Oct. 9. Baird revisited Durham house enroute to Gaylesville, Ala. in pursuit of Hood's forces [CS] withdrawing to Tennessee.