Gen. Leonidas Polk's Headquarters
The William Neal McKelvey residence - 1864. A Council of War held here May 19, discussed the advisability of holding the position E. & S. of Cassville by the Confederate army. Present were: Gen. Joseph E. Johnston; Lt. Gen. Polk; Lt. Gen. John B. Hood;
Maj. Gen. S. C. French; & Capt. W.J. Morris, Chief Engineer, Polk´s A.C.
After hearing the statements of the Council Johnston ordered the withdrawal of the army at midnight. This decision stemmed from a failure to make an opportune attack on the Federals, & alleged inability to hold a defensive line as it was then situated.
Marker is on Mac Johnson Road NW 0.4 miles north of Joe Frank Harris Parkway (U.S. 41), on the left when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
