New Hope Church
- Other Name:
- Campaign:
- Morgan's Raid Into Kentucky
- Date(s):
- May-September 1864
- Principal Commanders:
- General William Sherman [US] Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Johnston [CS]
- Forces Engaged:
- 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
- Estimated Casualties:
- 1015 total (US 665; CS 350;)
- Description:
- After Johnston retreated to Allatoona Pass on May 19-20, Sherman decided that he would most likely pay dearly for attacking Johnston there, so he determined to move around Johnston's left flank and steal a march toward Dallas. Johnston anticipated Sherman's move and met the Union forces at New Hope Church. Sherman mistakenly surmised that Johnston had a token force and ordered Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker's corps to attack. This corps was severely mauled. On the 26th, both sides en-trenched, and skirmishing continued throughout the day. Actions the next day in this area are discussed under Pickett's Mills.
- Results:
- Confederate Victory
- CWSAC Reference #:
- GA010
- Preservation Priority: