Civil War Historical Roadside Marker: Lay’s Ferry (64-12)

Location:
N 34º 32.458 W 084º 58.265
Intersection of Highway 136 Connector and Hall Memorial Road
Gordon County, Georgia

Lay’s Ferry

Lay’s or Tanner’s Ferry, Oostanaula River, was 1.5 mi. S.W. of this point – access road no longer existing.

May 14, 1864. Sweeny’s (2d) div. 16th A.C. (USA) moved to Lay’s Ferry & effected crossing by one brigade but a false rumor of Confederate crossing above caused the Federals to withdraw to this side.

May 15. Sweeny’s div. made the crossing. He was at once assailed by Walker’s div. of Hardee’s Corps (CSA) – an affair known as the battle of Lay’ Ferry. This move on Johnston’s left rear caused him to abandon position at Resaca and retreat south.

Date Visited: 11/22/09