Confederate Victory
—May 25, 1864 —
North side
In memory of the
Confederate soldiers
of the Army of
Tennessee who fought
and died here
Paulding County
West side
Confederate
Army of Tennessee
Hood's Army Corps
Maj Gen Alexander Stewart's Division Infantry
Escort Co A, 10th Confederate Cavalry
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Federal
Army of the Cumberland
XX Army Corps
Maj Gen Joseph Hooker
Escort Co K, 15th IL Cavalry
Williams' First Div
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Geary's Second Div
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Butterfield's Third Div
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South side
Dedicated May 25, 2014 by the
Gen William J. Hardee Camp #1397
Sons of Confederate Veterans
and patriotic citizens who
generously contributed during
the Sesquicentennial of
The War Between the States
East side
Battle of New Hope Church
On Wednesday, May 25, 1864 Federal Maj Gen Joseph Hooker's XX Corps of the Army of the Cumberland advanced southward to New Hope Church, crossing the bridge over Pumpkinvine Creek at Owen's Mill 3 miles to the North
The 3 divisions of Hooker's Corps were formed into columns of brigades for the assault, with Williams first, followed by Butterfield's, then Geary's. About 5:00 p.m., the Federals began their advance against Confederate Maj Gen Alexander Stewart's Division of Lt Gen John B. Hood's Corps. Stewart's three brigades were deployed
from left to right with Stovall's GA Brigade (including Companies A and F of the 40th GA infantry from Paulding County) on the left in the cemetery. Clayton's AL Brigade was in the center, Bakers AL Brigade on the right, and Gibson's LA Brigade held in reserve. To Stewart's Division left was Maj Gen Thomas Hindman's Division, and to his right Maj Gen Carter Stevanson's Division.
Eldridge's Battalion of Confederate artillery consisted of Stanfords MS Battery, Fenner's LA Battery and Oliver's Eufaula, AL Battery. The artillery delivered a devastating fire that quickly thinned the attacking Federals, who attacked without artillery support. As darkness fell, a thunderstorm struck and the battle ceased.
Gen Hooker reported 1,665 Federal casualties.
Confederate losses were about 450
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