As I mentioned in the previous post, the railroad track ran very close to my RV site at Allatoona Landing Marine Resort. The upside of that proximity is that it put me very close to the site of the Civil War’s Battle of Allatoona Pass, a battle fought for control of that railroad line. The Union held it, thanks to a fortified position overlooking the pass, and the Confederates wanted it. They tried, but failed, to capture the fortress. Some 1,500 men died in the fighting. Not the bloodiest battle of the war, but pretty significant nonetheless. And, as I learned from the Georgia state historical site, this railroad line was also involved in the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862.
I didn’t fully explore the battleground, but did view the historical markers placed there as well as the descriptive placards at the parking area.
The site has some hiking trails along the shores of Lake Allatoona. They looked inviting, but not inviting enough.
