Blue Star Memorial A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America. Sponsored By Hillhouse Garden Club of the Laurel District In Cooperation With The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Located in the parking lot of the Calhoun Depot on King St. between Court St., and Oothcalooga St., Calhoun, GA, United States
Calhoun, GA. May 16, 1864. Gen. J.E Johnston's three Corps, [C.S.A.] after 2 days of battle at Resaca - outflanked by superior Federal forces - withdrew S. Hood's Corps marched by a road 1 mile E.; Polk's & Hardee's on direct road to Calhoun - Polk continued to Adairsville. Hardee's Corps shifted to the S.W. where, on the banks of Oothcaloga Creek, Bate's, Walker's & Cleburne's divisions in a rear guard action, delayed the advance of McPherson's Army of Tennessee [U.S.A.] for 24 hours to secure the passage of the wagon trains. 064-16 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1953
Located in front of post office in Calhoun on U.S. 41, Calhoun, GA, United States