Jonesboro in Clayton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Two Days of Battle at Jonesboro
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 03-11.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Trails - Civil War, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1801.
Location. 33° 31.816′ N, 84° 21.216′ W. Marker is in Jonesboro, Georgia, in Clayton County. Marker is at the intersection of Johnson Street and North McDonough Street, on the left when traveling east on Johnson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jonesboro GA 30236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Patrick Cleburne Confederate Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Unknown Confederate Soldiers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Warren House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hardee’s Corps at Jonesboro (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Warren House (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Jonesboro The Second Day (approx. ¼ mile away); Attack by Lee's Corps (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Johnson-Blalock House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonesboro.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Battle of Jonesboro by Markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,054 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 1, 2011, by Michael Dover of Ellerslie, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4, 5. submitted on October 10, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.