Unknown Hero of Allatoona Pass

Overview

There are different theories about this unknown soldier buried near Allatoona Pass. Perhaps, he died during the Battle of Allatoona Pass and was buried where he fell. Or, he died elsewhere, and his body was shipped back to his hometown of Allatoona. Western & Atlantic Railroad workers apparently rediscovered his grave in 1880 and placed a headstone that reads, “He died for the cause he thought was right.” The railroad relocated the grave to its current location in about 1950.

Quick Facts

Status

Existing

Locality or neighborhood

Cartersville

State or province

Georgia

Address

21 Oak Hollow Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121 Google Maps · Apple Maps

Postal code

30121

Coordinates

N 34° 06.524 W 084° 42.751 Google Maps · Apple Maps