Kolb’s Farm
Other Names: None
Location: Cobb County
Campaign: Atlanta Campaign (1864)
Date(s): June 22, 1864
Principal Commanders: Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield and
Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker [US]; Lt. Gen. John B. Hood [CS]
Forces Engaged: Two corps [US]; Hood s Corps [CS]
Estimated Casualties: 1,350 total (US 350; CS 1,000)
Description: On the night of June 18-19, Gen.
Joseph E. Johnston, fearing envelopment, moved his army to a new, previously
selected position astride Kennesaw Mountain, an entrenched arc-shaped line to
the west of Marietta, to protect his supply line, the
Western & Atlantic Railroad. Having encountered entrenched Rebels astride Kennesaw Mountain stretching southward, Sherman fixed them in front and extended
his right wing to envelop their flank and menace the railroad. Joe Johnston
countered by moving John B. Hood’s corps from the left flank to the right on
June 22. Arriving in his new position at Mt. Zion Church, Hood decided, on his own, to
attack. Warned of Hood’s intentions, Union generals John Schofield and Joseph
Hooker entrenched. Union artillery and swampy terrain thwarted Hood’s attack
and forced him to withdraw with costly casualties. Although the victor, Sherman’s attempts at envelopment had
momentarily failed.
Result(s): Union victory
CWSAC Reference #: GA014
Preservation Priority: II.3 (Class C)
National Park Unit: Kennesaw
Mountain NBP