Davis' Cross Roads
Site of home of Rev. Gary Davis (1799-1875).
In June 1864, was an outpost of right wing of Sherman´s forces [US], moving from New Hope Church in Paulding Co. toward the State R.R. and the [CS] left
flank.
Hardee´s Corps [CS] , on the left, occupied a line at Gilgal Church 1.5 mi. S.E.
June 10, Strickland´s 3d Brigade of Hascall´s 2nd Div. 23d Corps [US], assaulted Cleburne´s Sharpshooters [CS] posted here and on adjacent hill.
After a sharp conflict the [CS] withdrew to the lines near Gilgal Church.
Marker is on Burnt Hickory Road NW 0.1 miles from Old Mountain Road NW, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
