4th Corps' Route to Tunnel Hill
May 7, 1864. The 4th A.C., marching from Catoosa Springs, moved S. on this road to Tunnel Hill - Stanley’s div. in advance, followed by Wood & Newton;
Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard, commanding.
The march was opposed by outposts of Wheeler’s cav. - the road obstructed by felled timber.
This move, together with the march of Palmer’s 14th A.C. on direct rd. from Ringgold to Tunnel Hill, was the beginning of hostilities in the Campaign for
Atlanta. Wheeler’s cav., driven from Tunnel Hill, withdrew to Mill Creek Gap. During the next 5 days; Federal attempts to take Dalton were without success.
Marker is at the intersection of Tunnel Hill Road and Catoosa Parkway (Georgia Route 2), on the left when traveling south on Tunnel Hill Road.
Courtesy hmdb.org
