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Trail Map Entrance Wetland Area Wetland Area Comfort Pavilion and Parking Park Boundary Park Boundary Wayside Wayside & Loop Trail Camp Creek Camp Creek Blue Battlefield Trail Red Battlefield Trail You are Here! Wayside Park boundary Park road Blue Battlefield Trail - 2.6 miles Union Portion of Trail Confederate Portion of BlueTrail White Battlefield Trail - 0.7 mile Wayside Loop Trail - 760 feet Red Battlefield Trail - 1.5 miles White Battlefield Trail Resaca Battlefield State Historic Site Welcome to the Resaca Battlefield Historic Site. During the Civil War, the Union Army commanded by General William T. Sherman fought the Confederate Army commanded by General Joseph E. Johnston here at the village of Resaca early in the Campaign for Atlanta. Te battle took place between the 13th to 15th of May 1864. Only a portion of the battlefield is preserved within the park; however, you may also visit related sites in Resaca such as Fort Wayne and the Resaca Confederate Cemetery. Additional portions of the battlefield are preserved by Gordon County but not open to the public except during special events. Te park’s trails are marked on this map. Numerous interpretive trail waysides tell the story of the battle and include interpretive waysides for children. We hope you enjoy your visit. Please remember to be respectful of this hallowed ground. Please Read and Obey Tese Park Rules 1. Do not walk or climb on earthworks or trenches. 2. Keep all pets on a leash. 3. Metal detectors are not allowed on any federal or state property. Do not remove any artifacts from this battlefield. 4. Motorized vehicles, horses, and bicycles are not allowed off roadway or on the trails. 5. No camping or campfires. 6. Area is closed to public at dark. 7. Please do not litter - carry out what you carry in. 8. Park open at posted dates and times. 9. Report any damage to historic resources to 911.