Inman Park in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Baker's Brigade
Photographed By David Seibert, August 9, 2008
1. Baker's Brigade Marker
July 22, 1864. Baker's Alabama brigade (Col. J.H. Higley comdg.), Clayton's div., Cheatham's A.C., [CSA} was diverted N.E. in Clayton's attack on the 15th A.C. eastward, thus forming the extreme left of the line extending S. to Glenwood Ave. Higley's troops faced the right sector of the 15th A.C. held by 2 brigades of Woods' div. on the S. slope of Copenhill. A gap of 250 yds. in the swampy area of Clear Creek valley, separated Woods from the right of Morgan Smith's div. where the DeGress battery was posted.
Woods' flank attack on Manigault's line at the Troup Hurt house not only retrieved the battery, but forced Baker's brigade to withdraw.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 60-101.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 22, 1864.
Location. 33° 45.52′ N, 84° 21.499′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Inman Park. Marker is on Waverly Way, 0.1 miles north of Edgewood Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30307, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Springvale Park (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Photographed By David Seibert, August 9, 2008
2. Baker's Brigade Marker in Springvale Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,266 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
