Hardee Hall Marker

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Fort Gillem in Clayton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Hardee Hall

By David Seibert, September 6, 2012

1. Hardee Hall Marker

Inscription. Named in honor of Lieut. General William Joseph Hardee (USMA 1838), CSA. A Corps commander during the Atlanta Campaign, he fought a delaying action on Depot site during the retreat. Later, he commanded the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida and served as Corps commander in the Army of Tennessee until its surrender. Born at Savannah, Georgia, October 10, 1815. Died November 6, 1873.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 031-AGD-2.)

Location. 33° 37.715′ N, 84° 18.876′ W. Marker is in Fort Gillem, Georgia, in Clayton County. Marker is at the intersection of Club Drive and Hood Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Club Drive. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Forest Park GA 30297, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. McIntosh Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheeler Drive (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Hood Avenue (about 400 feet away); Flankers Road (approx. 1.5 miles away); Fort Gillem (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named Hood Avenue (approx. 2.1 miles away); Iverson Gate (approx. 2.1 miles away); Stewart’s & Lee’s A.C. March to Lovejoy’s Sta. (approx. 2.5 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Fort Gillem.

By David Seibert, September 6, 2012

2. Hardee Hall Marker

More about this marker. The marker stands in the former Fort Gillem, now owned by the City of Forest Park. The city is just beginning to redevelop the property, and most of the existing buildings will be torn down. The Executive Director of the city’s Local Redevelopment Authority specifically intends to preserve all the historical markers on the site.

Regarding Hardee Hall. Hardee Hall was used as the Officers' Club for Fort Gillem.

Fort Gillem was designated the Atlanta General Depot at the time the markers were erected, explaining the Georgia Historical Marker numbering. It was renamed the Atlanta Army Depot in 1962, and Fort Gillem in 1973.

By David Seibert, September 6, 2012

3. Hardee Hall Marker

Hardee Hall is in the background. The marker originally stood directly opposite the front entrance.

Lt. Gen. William Joseph Hardee, C.S.A. Photo, Click for full size

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4. Lt. Gen. William Joseph Hardee, C.S.A.

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 7, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 68 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.