Paces in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Pace’s Ferry Road
Hardy Pace, the owner and later postmaster at Pace’s Ferry Post Office, moved to this area during the 1820’s. He built his home on (West) Pace’s Ferry Road between the present Northside Drive and Randall Mill Road. In 1839 he moved to Vinings.
Early July 17, 1864, a division of the Union 4th Corps was sent here from Powers Ferry to drive the Confederate pickets from the hills between this line and the river and protect the laying of two pontoon bridges at Pace’s Ferry. After spirited skirmishing, the outnumbered Confederates withdrew. About noon, the bridges were ready and the Union 14th and 20th Corps crossed and moved by this point toward Peachtree Creek, the 14th Corps via Howell Mill (old Atlanta-Pace’s Ferry) Road, the 20th Corps via Mt. Paran Road and a military road which is now Northside Drive.
Erected 1962 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-127.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1858.
Location. 33° 51.575′ N, 84° 27.164′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Paces. Marker is on Northgate Drive, 0 miles north of West Paces Ferry Road, in the median. Marker is located in the median of the traffic circle at The Lovett School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30327, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Palmer’s & Hooker’s A.C. Cross the Chattahoochee (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Defense Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Errant Pontoon Bridge: Paces Ferry (approx. 0.2 miles away); The 14th & 20th A.C. Cross at Pace's Ferry (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The 14th & 20th A.C. Cross at Pace’s Ferry (approx. 0.2 miles away); The 4th Corps Posted Along the River (approx. ¾ mile away); Site: Hardy Pace’s Res. Howard’s Headquarters (approx. 0.8 miles away); Federal Right Wing (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
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