On the far right flank, Hood's corps moved into position near New Hope Church, northeast of Dallas. Hood posted Hindman's division on the left flank and Stevenson's division on the right flank. Stewart's division deployed in the center, reinforced by one of Stevenson's brigades.
On the right side of the battlefield, Hood's troops took up position near New Hope Church, northeast of Dallas. He assigned Hindman's division to the left flank and Stevenson's division to the right flank. Stewart's division was deployed in the center, with one of Stevenson's brigades providing support.