Statue of General Joseph Johnston

Corner of Hamilton and Crawford, Dalton

 

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This is the only statue ever built honoring General Joseph Johnston, CSA.

 

 

Photos courtesy of Eddie Douthitt

 

General Joseph E Johnston

General Johnston's troops fought off the Federal troops under General Sherman at Rocky Face and Dug Gap,

outmanned 2 to 1.  Sherman then went around Dalton, forcing General Johnston and his troops to leave Dalton and back up towards Atlanta.

 

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