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

O’Neal’s Brigade

Photographed By David Seibert, April 24, 2011

1. O’Neal’s Brigade Marker

Inscription. O’Neal’s (formerly Cantey’s) brigade, Walthall’s div. [CS] began its assault abreast & on the rt. of Reynolds’. It struck the rt. of Geary’s 20th A.C. div. [US] posted on Collier Rd., forcing Geary to refuse Candy’s brigade (in part) together with Ireland’s & Jones’, down the slope N.W. to the ravine where its juncture with the left of Williams’ div. formed a re-entrant angle.

O’Neal’s men [CS] charged down the slope, in front of Geary’s refused line, into the angle. They penetrated the Federal line at this critical point, the while assailing Geary’s flank & rear in spite of artillery fire on rt. & left. Lacking support, O’Neal was forced back.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-44.)

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.

Location. 33° 48.6′ N, 84° 24.467′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. Marker is at the intersection of Northside Drive (U.S. 41) and Collier Road, on the right when traveling south on Northside Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Geary’s Refused Line (here, next to this marker); O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Reynolds’ Brigade at the Ravine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Geary’s Division (approx. ¼ mile away); On Geary's Front (approx. ¼ mile away); Williams' Div. Deployed (approx. ¼ mile away); The Battle of Peachtree Creek (approx. ¼ mile away); The Federal Forces Engaged/The Confederate Forces Engaged (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed By David Seibert, April 24, 2011

2. O’Neal’s Brigade Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, April 24, 2011

3. O’Neal’s Brigade Marker

Looking north on Northside Drive: the marker stands adjacent to another marker, "Geary's Refused Line."

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.