The Fighting McCooks

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

  • Jul 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

On June 27, 1864, Colonel Daniel McCook, Jr. led the Federal assault up Cheatham Hill, where he was mortally wounded. This brave man was not the only McCook to fight for the Federal army. This 30-minute program will introduce the ‘Fighting McCooks’, the story of 3 Ohio brothers and their 15 sons who joined the Federal forces and fought throughout the Civil War.

*Parking is at the end of Cheatham Hill Drive (tour stop 5 on brochure).

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

*Parking is at the end of Cheatham Hill Drive (tour stop 5 on brochure).

Latitude and Longitude 33.937177, -84.596903

Schedule

Date:

Jul 12, 2025

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

30 minutes

Event Type

  • Talk
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