Pickett's Mill Battlefield Site, Civil War battlefield site in Paulding County, Georgia, United States
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Site is a 765-acre Georgia state park in Paulding County preserving the Civil War battlefield of 27 May 1864. It holds earthwork battlements, the roads Union and Confederate troops used, and an 1800s pioneer cabin. A ravine within the site is where hundreds died, and the visitor center shows exhibits and a film about the battle.
The site was the location of a battle on 27 May 1864 when Union forces attempted to advance toward Atlanta. The engagement ended with heavy losses on both sides and marks a pivotal moment in the campaign for the region.
The site tells the story of conflict between North and South through the experiences of those who lived here. Visitors can understand how soldiers and civilians experienced this war by walking through preserved positions and forest terrain.
The site is open daily and allows visitors to explore the trails at their own pace. A visitor center with information is available on certain weekdays, while on other days guests can walk the forests and fields on marked paths independently.
The ravine with its old fortifications still shows the exact arrangement as it existed in 1864, allowing visitors to understand combat tactics and defensive lines of that moment. This unchanged topography is rare and provides direct insight into military strategy from the period.
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