Buckhead in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Hiram Embry Plantation

Photographed By David Seibert, April 8, 2009

1. The Hiram Embry Plantation Marker

Inscription. 500 ft. W. stood the ante-bellum residence of Hiram H. Embry (1805-1877), a notable landmark during the battle of Peachtree Cr.

At 4 P.M., July 20, 1864, Walthall’s div. [CS] advanced N. on this road to attack the Federal line above Collier Road ~ Reynolds’ brigade on left, Cantey’s (O’Neal’s) on right. Deploying at old Mt. Zion Church, the brigades came up abreast.

In maintaining alignment on the right with Loring’s div., [CS] both brigades swung Eastward ~ a move that diverted Reynolds’ troops across the road near the Embry house & directed its assault toward the re-entrant angle of the Federal line across the deep ravine.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-47.)

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 20, 1864.

Location. 33° 48.475′ N, 84° 24.725′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. Marker is on Channing Drive NW east of Howell Mill Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30318, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reynolds’ Brigade at the Ravine (about 700 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Maj. William C. Preston C.S.A (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Mt. Zion Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Geary’s Refused Line (approx. 0.3 miles away); O’Neal’s Brigade (approx. 0.3 miles away); O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine (approx. 0.4 miles away); Williams' Div. Deployed (approx. half a mile away); Outer Defense Line (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Additional commentary.
1. Hiram Embry
My husbands grandmother was Berma Embry Jones, and this Hiram Howard Embry was her great grandfather. I have lots of family history and would love to get to visit here myself someday. She told us many stories about this place. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

— Submitted October 13, 2010, by Eileen Washington of Marble Falls, Texas.

Photographed By David Seibert, April 8, 2009

2. The Hiram Embry Plantation Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, April 8, 2009

3. The Hiram Embry Plantation Marker

Looking east on Channing Drive

Hiram H. Embry Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010

4. Hiram H. Embry Monument

This monument to Hiram H. Embry is located nearby at the site of the old Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Howell Mill Road

Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010

5. Hiram H. Embry Monument

At the nearby old Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,225 times since then and 50 times this year. Last updated on December 9, 2023, by Amanda Zimmer of Atlanta, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4, 5. submitted on April 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.