CROSS ROADS CHURCH

One tenth mi. W. at the intersection of the old Dallas-Acworth & Burnt Hickory rds. -- a key point of Federal operations at New Hope Church and Dallas, May 25 - June 5, 1864.

Hardee's & Hood's A.C. (Confederate) moved this way, S. from the Etowah River to New Hope Church, May 24-25. June 2: the 23d A.C. (Union) marched N.E. from Brown's Mill to this point -- turned S.E., 1.5 mi. to the Foster house. Ensuing operations outflanked the Confederate forces & caused their retreat toward Kennesaw Mt., June 4.

June 5: McPherson's 15th & 16th A.C., (Union) leaving the Dallas front June 1, marched by this Church to Acworth, on their way to Kennesaw Mt.