153 years later, Atlanta recalls bloody Battle of Kennesaw Mountain
This year marks the 153rd anniversary of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. On this day, June 27th, 1864, about 4,000 soldiers lost their lives as Union and Confederate forces battled at Kennesaw Mountain, in what came to be one of the major clashes in the Civil War’s Atlanta campaign.
The Confederates led by Gen. Joseph E. Johnston failed to wade off a frontal attack by Gen. William T. Sherman who led the Union forces.
The Confederates retreated, and the 6-day battle ended on July 2, 1864. Sherman lost about 3,000 men in the battle; about 1,000 Confederate soldiers died as well. The battle was one of the bloodiest single days in the Campaign for Atlanta, according to the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
This past weekend, the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park held commemorative celebrations to mark the historical event. Visitors received free guided hikes and the park presented artillery and infantry demonstrations.
Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Cassville is working to expand the boundaries of Kennnesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park to include more historic structures from the Civil War. The bill passed the U.S. House in May and is being considered by the Senate.
Watch a portion of the 150th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain:
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