East Atlanta in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Maney's Div. in the Battle of Atlanta
Maney’s four brigades were deployed in this area. Moving N., they assaulted the Federal front in concert with Cleburne’s flank & rear attack with three brigades – an action that swept an entire Federal division from its intrenched line, northward to Leggett’s Hill.
Erected 1984 by Geogria Historic Marker. (Marker Number 044-63.)
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 month for this entry is July 1864.
Location. 33° 44.216′ N, 84° 20.819′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in DeKalb County. It is in East Atlanta. Marker is on Pendleton Street, 0.1 miles east of Brownwood Avenue, on the right when traveling west. 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 walking distance of this marker. Cleburne Outflanked Left Wing, 17th A.C. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cleburne's & Maney's Divs. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cleburne's Div. in the Federal Rear (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wheeler's Cav. Intrenched (approx. 0.6 miles away); Leggett's Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Historic Ground --1864 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Death of McPherson (approx. 0.6 miles away); Attack from the West (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,654 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.