Battle of Resaca: May 14-15, 1864

Gordon County · dedicated 1953 · In the rest area 35 on I-75 South, near exit 136 in Resaca.

May 13, 1864. Gen J. E. Johnston's forces [CS] withdrew from Dalton to Resaca, having been outflanked by Federal forces moving via Snake Creek Gap 7mi. N. W. Aligned upon hills, N. & W. of here, the Confederates withstood repeated Fed. assaults for two days, May 14 & 15. Federal forces, having secured a river crossing at Lay's Ferry (near mouth of snake Creek) 6mi. S. W., Johnston withdrew S. to Calhoun, May 16. This was the 1st major battle of the campaign which ended with the capture of Atlanta.

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