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Battle of Allatoona: October 5, 1864

Bartow County · dedicated 1952 · On Old Allatoona Road 0.2 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road, on the left when traveling east in Emerson.

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After artillery firing and repeated assaults by French´s troops, [CSA] the Federals made a final stand in the star fort W. of rock cut. Failing to dislodge the defenders, French retreated to New Hope Church in Paulding County. French´s division consisted of Young´s, Cockrell´s, & Sear´s Brigades, [CS] 3,276; losses 799. Corse´s command: Alexander´s & Rowett´s Brigades, [US] 2137; losses, 706. This battle inspired the gospel hymn, "Hold the fort for I am coming."

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