Fort McPherson in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Kilpatrick’s Cavalry on the Newnan Stage Road
On the 15th, the Right Wing of General Sherman’s army, Maj. General O.O. Howard, [USA], marched from bivouac areas near White Hall (West End) in two columns. The 15th Corps, Maj. General P. J. Osterhaus, [USA], moved via Old Jonesboro Road (Langston Ave – Perkerson Road – Stewart Ave. – Old Jonesboro Rd) toward Jonesboro. The 17th Corps, Maj. General F. P. Blair, [USA], moved via McDonough Road (Capitol Ave. – McDonough Blvd. – U.S. 23) toward Stockbridge. Kilpatrick marched at dawn, covering Howard’s right flank. He moved past East Point, turned south along Flint River, and attacked Iverson’s smaller cavalry division [CSA], driving it through Jonesboro and toward Lovejoy’s Station, 6 miles to the south.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission . (Marker Number 060-116B.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1864.
Location. 33° 42.695′ N, 84° 25.698′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Fort McPherson. Marker is at the intersection of Hardee Drive and Cobb Drive, on the left on Hardee Drive. The marker is located on the grounds of Fort McPherson. Access may be limited. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort McPherson (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Utoy Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Extended Siege Lines (approx. 1.7 miles away); Stewart Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church South (approx. 1.8 miles away); Original Gas Street Light (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Wren’s Nest (approx. 1.9 miles away); William A. Russell High School (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Exterior Line (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
More about this marker. Fort McPherson has been deactivated and a large portion sold for development. It is possible that the marker is no longer standing.
Also see . . . Fort McPherson. This Wikipedia entry describes the history of Fort McPherson, including future plans for the redevelopment. (Submitted on October 25, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 15 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 25, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.