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

Baird’s Div., 14th A.C.

 
 
Baird’s Div., 14th A.C. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, September 12, 2012
1. Baird’s Div., 14th A.C. Marker
Inscription. Aug. 30, 1864. Davis’ 14th A. C. [US], having moved from Red Oak to Shoal Creek Ch., was divided into 2 columns when marching therefrom to the Fayetteville Rd. (Highway 139). Morgan’s & Carlin’s divs. went S. E. by a winding road to the Evans farm (below Riverdale). Baird’s div. moved N.E. from Shoal Creek Ch., on this, the Flat Shoals Rd. where, at this crossroads, the march of Wood’s & Kimball’s divs. (4th A. C.) S.E. from the Marcus Long house was halted till Baird could make the turn southward.

Baird’s div. was aligned on the Fayetteville Rd., from here S. to Couch’s (at Riverdale) where it rejoined Morgan & Carlin, at Evans’ farm.
 
Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 031-30.)
 
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 August 30, 1864.
 
Location. 33° 36.1′ N, 84° 25.75′ W. Marker is in Riverdale, Georgia, in Clayton County. Marker is at the intersection of Flat Shoals Road and Riverdale Road (Georgia Route 139), on the right when traveling east on Flat Shoals Road. 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, measured
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as the crow flies. Site: The Mann House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site: Marcus Long House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site: Shoal Cr. Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); 14th A.C. at Shoal Creek Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Extended Line (approx. 1½ miles away); Hart Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away); Site of Couch House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Bethsaida Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverdale.
 
Baird’s Div., 14th A.C. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, September 12, 2012
2. Baird’s Div., 14th A.C. Marker
Baird’s Div., 14th A.C. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, September 12, 2012
3. Baird’s Div., 14th A.C. Marker
Looking west on Flat Shoals Road at the intersection with Riverdale Road (Georgia Highway 139)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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