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

Howard's March to Jonesboro

Photographed By David Seibert, July 9, 2011

1. Howard's March to Jonesboro Marker

Inscription. Aug. 1864. Howard’s Army of the Tenn. [US], having abandoned siege operations on the W. side of Atlanta, moved S. in a flanking march to cut the West Point R.R. at & below Shadnor Ch. On the 30th, the army moved E. toward Jonesboro to seize and destroy the Macon railroad.

Ransom’s 16th & Blair’s 17th A.C. marched from Fairburn; Logan’s 15th, from Shadnor Ch., the 3 merging along this, the main rd. to Jonesboro.

Armstrong’s & Ross’ cav. [CS], resisted the advance from this side of Bethsaida Ch. to & beyond Camp Cr. as far as Renfroe's, from which place the Federals reached Flint River at 10 P.M.

Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-170.)

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 year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 33° 33.638′ N, 84° 27.647′ W. Marker is in Riverdale, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is on Bethsaida Road, 0.1 miles west of Bethsaida Drive, on the left when traveling west. The marker is just (1/10 mile) east of the Fulton-Clayton County line. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riverdale GA 30296, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker

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, measured as the crow flies. Bethsaida Baptist Church and Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 14th A.C. at Shoal Creek Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); Site: Shoal Cr. Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); Renfroe's Plantation (approx. 2.7 miles away); Site of Couch House (approx. 2.9 miles away); Baird’s Div., 14th A.C. (approx. 3.4 miles away); Site: Marcus Long House (approx. 3.4 miles away); Site: The Mann House (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverdale.

Photographed By David Seibert, July 9, 2011

2. Howard's March to Jonesboro Marker

Looking west on Bethsaida Road, toward Fairburn and Shadnor Church

Photographed By David Seibert, July 9, 2011

3. Howard's March to Jonesboro Marker

Lookng east on Bethsaida Road toward Bethsaida Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.