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

Civil War Historical Roadside Marker: Battle of Lay’s Ferry

Location:
N 34º 31.006 W 084 º 59.422
Intersection of Herrington Bend Road and Hunts Road
Gordon County, Georgia

Battle of Lay’s Ferry (064-19)

May 14, 1864. A contingent from Sweeny’s (2d) div., 16th A.C. (USA) made a crossing here in pontoon boats, but on a rumor of Confederate crossing upstream it withdrew.

May 15. The division, supported by Welker’s Artillery (USA) crossed in force & deployed to meet the immediate attack by Maj. Gen. W.H.T. Walker’s div., Hardee’s A.C. (CSA), in the area between George W. Frix house and the Oostanaula River. This Federal move on the Confederate left & rear forced Johnson (CSA) to evacuate his line at Resaca.

Date Visited: 11/25/09