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

Loring’s Hill

Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010

1. Loring’s Hill Marker

Inscription. July 20, 1864. The high hill, within the forks of Tanyard Branch, was occupied by troops of Maj. Gen. W.W. Loring’s div. of Stewart’s A.C. [CS].

From this hill & a sector W. of it, Scott’s & Featherston's brigades, of Loring’s division, advanced N.E. to attack the Federal 20th A.C. astride Tanyard Branch at Collier Mill. Featherston's route was identical with the present Seaboard R.R.; Scott’s, at the left, on the rolling & wooded terrain west of it.

This position is on Atlanta’s outer defense line, which extended from Casey’s Hill (near the river) 5.75 mi. eastward to Highland Ave. & southward 3 mi. to Leggett’s Hill, East Atlanta.

Erected 1991 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 060-69.)

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° 47.65′ N, 84° 24.367′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Midtown. Marker is on Trabert Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Northside Drive (U.S. 41), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 563 Trabert Avenue, Atlanta GA 30309, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. Outer Defense Line (approx. ¾ mile away); 33d N.J. State Flag (approx. 0.9 miles away); Featherston’s Brigade (approx. 0.9 miles away); Wood's Brigade (approx. 0.9 miles away); Coburn's Brigade (approx. 0.9 miles away); Old Montgomery Fy. Rd. (approx. one mile away); Peachtree Christian Church (approx. one mile away); Outer Line of the Atlanta Defense (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Regarding Loring’s Hill. These skirmishes were part of the Battle of Peachtree Creek.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010

2. Loring’s Hill Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010

3. Loring’s Hill Marker

Looking east on Trabert Avenue toward Tanyard Branch (now buried underground)

Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010

4. Loring’s Hill Marker

Looking west on Trabert Avenue toward Northside Drive

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,045 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 29, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.