Thomasville Heights near Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Hardee's Night March

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 14, 2008

1. Hardee's Night March Marker

Inscription. Failing to dislodge Federal forces N. of Atlanta at Peachtree Cr., July 20, Gen. Hood sent Hardee’s A.C. on a 15-mile night march S.E. to the rear of Federal troops in East Atlanta.

Hardee began the march after dark, July 21, via Capitol Ave. & McDonough Rd. At this point the road turned toward the South River; there was no Moreland Ave. (County Line Rd.) at the time.

Riding with Hardee’s A.C. was Wheeler’s Cav., enroute to Decatur to seize the Federal wagon trains parked near the public square. This strategic move in Hood’s defense of the city resulted in the major conflict of the Atlanta Campaign – the battle of July 22, 1864.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-105.)

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° 42.26′ N, 84° 21.056′ W. Marker is near Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Thomasville Heights. Marker is at the intersection of McDonough Boulevard and Henry Thomas Drive, on the left when traveling west on McDonough Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30316, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2

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miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Route of Stewart's Corps from Atlanta (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hardee at Wm. Cobb’s House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Site: Cobb’s Mill (approx. 1.1 miles away); Hardee’s March Turned N.E. on Fayetteville Road (approx. 1.2 miles away); South-View Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Hardee at Road Fork (approx. 1.6 miles away); To Robert Burns (approx. 1.6 miles away); Fort Walker (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 14, 2008

2. Hardee's Night March Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,053 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.