Westview Cemetery in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battlefield of Ezra Church
July 28, 1864
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
1. Battlefield of Ezra Church Marker
From this point extending three-fourths mile eastward the Confederate troops of Brig. Gen. John C. Brown's & Maj. Gen. Henry D. Clayton's Divisions (seven brigades) of Lieut. Gen. Stephen D. Lee's Corps, formed in line of battle.
From this line they moved northeastward, driving the Federal skirmishers from the ridge just north of the Old Lick Skillet Rd. (Gordon Rd.), and pressed the assault upon the Federal 15th. Corps, posted three-fourths mile northeast of this point.
Failing to dislodge the Federals, another assault was made by Maj. Gen. E.C. Walthall's Division (three brigades), of Lieut. Gen. Alex P. Stewart's Corps.
Night ended the battle and the Confederates withdrew to the city fortifications. This was Gen. John B. Hood's third attempt to halt Gen. Sherman's drive upon Atlanta.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 33° 44.908′ N, 84° 27.167′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Westview Cemetery. Marker can be reached from Martin Luther King Jr Drive NW (Georgia Route 139) 0.4 miles west of Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard SW, on the left when traveling west. Located inside Westview Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Ezra Ch. (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Ezra Ch. (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Ezra Ch. (approx. half a mile away); Battle of Ezra Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Clayton's Div., Lee's A.C. (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Clayton’s Div., Lee’s A.C. (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Ezra Church (approx. one mile away); The Confederate Attack (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
2. Battlefield of Ezra Church Marker
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
3. Battlefield of Ezra Church Marker
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
4. Battlefield of Ezra Church Marker
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
5. Westview Cemetery Confederate Memorial
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
6. Westview Cemetery Confederate Memorial
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
7. Confederate Memorial Script
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8. Confederate Memorial Script
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
9. Confederate Memorial Script
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
10. Confederate Memorial Script
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
11. Lieut. Edward Peter Clingman, C.S.A.
Son of Dr. & Mrs. Henry Patillo Clingman of Goldsboro, N.C. Born Apr. 23, 1842 Killed in battle near Atlanta, Ga. Apr 28, 1864 while leading his company E, 3 Ark. Regt. Cavalry, in a charge against the Federals. Entered the army Apr. 1861
The eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms
Deut 33, 27
The eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms
Deut 33, 27
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 772 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
