Reynoldstown in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Attack from the West
Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 11, 2008
1. Attack from the West Marker
Inscription.
Attack from the West. . July 22, 1864. Gen. George Maney’s div. (Hardee’s A.C.) (CS) attacked the front of Giles Smith’s div., 17th A.C. (US) posted on Flat Shoals Road (Leggett’s Hill to Glenwood), while Cleburne’s div. attacked it from the rear. This forced the withdrawal of Smith to the S. Slope of Leggett’s Hill where he occupied a 2nd line extending eastward from Leggett’s position. Cleburne and Maney, following up their advantage, were aided by Stevenson’s div. (Cheatham’s A.C.) (CS) from the city fortifications. Repeated attacks, front, flank and rear, by the three Confederate divisions failed to dislodge the 2 divs. of the 17th A.C. – Leggett’s and Smith’s.
July 22, 1864. Gen. George Maney’s div. (Hardee’s A.C.) (CS) attacked the front of Giles Smith’s div., 17th A.C. (US) posted on Flat Shoals Road (Leggett’s Hill to Glenwood), while Cleburne’s div. attacked it from the rear. This forced the withdrawal of Smith to the S. Slope of Leggett’s Hill where he occupied a 2nd line extending eastward from Leggett’s position.
Cleburne & Maney, following up their advantage, were aided by Stevenson’s div. (Cheatham’s A.C.) (CS) from the city fortifications. Repeated attacks, front, flank & rear, by the three Confederate divisions failed to dislodge the 2 divs. of the 17th A.C. – Leggett’s & Smith’s.
Erected 1984 by Georgia Historic Marker. (Marker Number 060-104.)
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° 44.783′ N, 84° 21.263′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Reynoldstown. Marker is at the intersection of Memorial Drive (Georgia Route 154) and Stoval Street, on the right when traveling east on Memorial Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30312, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
This view is to the west down Memorial Drive towards Oakland Cemetery and downtown Atlanta.
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 1,658 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.