02/20/09

Photo Gallery: Gordon Springs Gap

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The old road to Gordon Springs in Whitfield County, began at this point (State Highway 151) & passed E. through a gap in Taylor's Ridge.

May, 1864, this gap road was traversed by Federal forces enroute toward Rocky Face, Dug Gap, & Snake Creek Gap.

May 7, Butterfield's (3d) Div. (with Gen. Hooker in person) crossed the ridge, followed by Geary's (2d) Div., 20th A.C. - Army of the Cumberland. After Crossing, Butterfield moved to Dogwood Valley at Trickum; Geary, to Dug Gap. May 8, Logan's 1th A.C. Army of the Tennessee, after passing the ridge, joined Dodge's 16th A.C. at Villanow & Snake Creek Gap.

146-6 Georgia Historical Commission 1953