Sandy Springs in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Howard's March to Buckhead
Howard’s corps was the left of the Army of the Cumberland’s advance to Peachtree Creek.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-16.)
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 18, 1924.
Location. 33° 53.307′ N, 84° 23.863′ W. Marker is in Sandy Springs, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of Powers Ferry Road NW and Mount Paran Road NW, on the right when traveling north on Powers Ferry Road NW. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30328, 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. Hascall’s Div. Camped (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Galloway School (approx. one mile away); Howard’s Corps at Nancy’s Creek (approx. 1.4 miles away); Williams' Ky. Cavalry at Nancy's Creek (approx. 1½ miles away); 4th & 23d A.C. Advance (approx. 1.6 miles away); Howard's 4th A.C. Line (approx. 1.8 miles away); To Sandy Springs and Old Cross Keys (approx. 1.9 miles away); 23d A.C. to Decatur (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandy Springs.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 928 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.