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Lake Allatoona--Allatoona Pass Battlefield
Coordinates: 34.1139029, -84.7147423 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Allatoona Pass Battlefield
One of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War and the inspiration for the song "Hold the Fort," the Battle of Allatoona Pass was fought on October 5, 1864. Two original earthen forts and trench works remain, making it one of the most pristine battlefields in the nation. Monuments commemorate both armies. The forts and most of the outer works are on US Corps of Engineers property and is now maintained by Red Top Mountain State Park. The park is easily accessible all year round and can easily be viewed in one day. Tour the site and walk through the pass that once divided sworn enemies and serves not only as a sentinel to history but also as a symbol where both sides, who were once sworn enemies, now remember their rich history as one nation.

Open year-round from dawn to dusk. Parking is available. No admission charged. From Allatoona Pass Battlefield webpage

About Lake Allatoona
Every year millions of people take advantage of the recreational opportunities Lake Allatoona provides. One reason for all the visitors is the fact there is a lot of lake to enjoy. When it is full Lake Allatoona covers more than 12,000 acres and has 270 miles of shoreline. The lake and much of the land that surrounds it are managed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. The Corp refers to the lake by its official name, Allatoona Lake, while everyone else calls it Lake Allatoona.

There are 25,000 acres of public land around Lake Allatoona that are owned by the Army Corp. They maintain and manage some recreational areas along the shoreline but also lease land to private entities that provide services to the public. There are also public access properties and facilities around the lake that are managed by state and local government agencies. From Lake Allatoona website

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