Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
Pickett's Mill is one of the best-preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation. Visitors can travel roads used by Federal and Confederate troops, see earthworks constructed by these men, and walk through the same ravine where hundreds died.
On May 27, 1864, the Federal Army, having been stopped in its advance on Atlanta two days earlier by the Battle of New Hope Church, attempted to outflank the Confederate position. Some 14,000 Federal troops were selected for the task, and General Howard was given command. After a five-hour march, Howard's force reached the vicinity of Pickett's Mill and prepared to attack. Waiting were 10,000 Confederate troops under the command of General Cleburne. The Federal assault began at 5 p.m. and continued into the night. Daybreak found the Confederates still in possession of the field. The Federals had lost 1,600 men compared to the Confederate loss of 500. The Confederate victory resulted in a one-week delay of the Federal advance on Atlanta.
Info & Amenities
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Hours of Operation
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Admission & Fees
Adults $5.50
Group rates available with advance notice. please call 770-443-7850.
Seniors (62+) $3.50
Youth (ages 6-17) $3.00
Facility Amenities
Self-guided Tours
General Information
Family-friendly, Open Year 'Round
Group Amenities
Group Rates Available, Group-friendly
Special Tags
Civil War Site
Suitable for Ages
All Ages
Events
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Cabin Life in Pre-War Paulding
08/26/2017 - 08/26/2017
What was life in northwest Georgia like before the Civil War? Come check out this unique program held at our original log cabin where reenactors will recreate day-to-day life of the 1850s. There will be period games for kids and adults will be able to interact with reenactors.
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Cost of Defeat: The Fall of Atlanta, 1864
09/02/2017 - 09/02/2017
To commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the fall of Atlanta to Sherman's forces, our site historian will lead a brief talk about the history of the last battles of the Atlanta Campaign and its influence in ending the Civil War. A guided tour of Pickett's Mill Battlefield is included in this program.
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Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
4432 Mt. Tabor Church Rd.Dallas, GA 30157 View Listing
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