Historic Site
(770) 443-7850
NOTICE: Pickett's Mill is now open Thursday-Saturday only.
Pickett’s Mill is one of the best preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation. Visitors can travel roads used by Federal and Confederate troops, see earthworks constructed by these men, and walk through the same ravine where hundreds died.
On May 27, 1864, the Federal Army, having been stopped in its advance on Atlanta two days earlier by the Battle of New Hope Church, attempted to outflank the Confederate position. Some 14,000 Federal troops were selected for the task, and General Howard was given command. After a five-hour march, Howard’s force reached the vicinity of Pickett’s Mill and prepared to attack. Waiting were 10,000 Confederate troops under the command of General Cleburne. The Federal assault began at 5 p.m. and continued into the night. Daybreak found the Confederates still in possession of the field. The Federals had lost 1,600 men compared to the Confederate loss of 500. The Confederate victory resulted in a one-week delay of the Federal advance on Atlanta.
Hours: Open Thursday - Saturday / 9AM-5PM
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/PickettsMillBattlefield
Admission: $2.75 - $4
Group rates are available with advance notice.
FACILITIES:
- 765 Acres
- Picnic Tables
- Visitor Center – film, artifacts and exhibits
- Hiking – 4 miles of trails
- Earthworks
- Bus Parking
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Note: Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site has no reservable facilities.
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Events
Behind the Scenes Battlefield Tour: Leverett’s Mill
Saturday, Feb 20, 2010
| This tour will follow an old Civil War road that leads to where Leverett’s Mill once stood. The once operating mill was burned by Federal forces as war contraband, while retreating to Acworth. Terrain is rugged; wear good hiking shoes. $2.75 - $4. 770-443-7850. |
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