Constitution near Atlanta in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Hardee’s March Turned N.E. on Fayetteville Road

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 11, 2008

1. Hardee’s March Turned N.E. on Fayetteville Road Marker

Inscription.

July 21, 1864. These troops and Wheeler’s Cav. (CS) were sent from Atlanta on a 15-mile night march to gain the rear of McPherson’s Army of the Tenn. (US) in E. Atlanta. Hardee moved out of the city via McDonough Rd. (Capital Avenue) and here turned N.E. on the old Fayetteville Rd.

July 22. Dawn found the columns a little beyond Cobb’s Mill on Intrenchment Cr., 1.25 mi. N.E. of here. Plans called for a daylight attack on the Federal forces, but oppressive weather, battle fatigue, and a grueling march, delayed the movement until noon, at which time the battle of Atlanta began.

Erected 1984 by Georgia Historic Marker. (Marker Number 044-59.)

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 21, 1916.

Location. 33° 41.22′ N, 84° 20.811′ W. Marker is near Atlanta, Georgia, in DeKalb County. It is in Constitution. Marker is on Fayetteville Road, 0.1 miles south of Fleetwood Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30316, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hardee's Night March (approx. 1.2 miles away); Route of Stewart's Corps from Atlanta

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Site: Cobb’s Mill (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hardee at Wm. Cobb’s House (approx. 1.3 miles away); South-View Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away); Stewart’s & Lee’s A.C. March to Lovejoy’s Sta. (approx. 2 miles away); Hardee at Road Fork (approx. 2.4 miles away); To Robert Burns (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 11, 2008

2. Hardee’s March Turned N.E. on Fayetteville Road Marker

Looking northeast towards Intrenchment Creek.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,205 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.