Civil War Sites Advisory Commission

Battle Summaries

National Park Service

Pickett's Mill

CWSAC Reference #: GA012

Other Names: New Hope, New Hope Church

Preservation Priority: III.3 (Class C)

Location: Paulding County

Campaign: Atlanta Campaign (1864)

Date(s): May 27, 1864

Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. Oliver Otis Howard [US]; Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne [CS]

Forces Engaged: IV Corps [US]; Cleburne's Division and Brig. Gen. John H. Kelly's Brigade [CS]

Estimated Casualties: 2,100 total (US 1,600; CS 500)

Description: After the Union defeat at New Hope Church, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman ordered Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard to attack Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's seemingly exposed right flank. The Confederates were ready for the attack, which did not unfold as planned because supporting troops never appeared. The Rebels repulsed the attack causing high casualties.

Result(s): Confederate victory

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Original Source: http://www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp/battles/ga012.htm

Last Updated: 2/26/1996


(Source: Civil War Sites Advisory Commission Report: Battle Summaries, published by the National Park Service.)


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