Jonesboro in Clayton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Warren House

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 16, 2023

1. The Warren House Marker

Inscription. During the War Between the States, on this property to the north and west of this house was fought a major part of the Battle of Jonesboro, August 31st and September 1st, 1864. The battle was a struggle to capture the railroad to cut off supplies to Atlanta from the south. This house, used as headquarters and a hospital during the battle by the 52nd Illinois Regiment, was built by G.L. Warren in 1840. For many years, a bullet lodged in the wall and cannonballs in the yard were evidence of the proximity of heavy fighting.

Erected 1955. (Marker Number 031-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 1864.

Location. 33° 31.967′ N, 84° 21.2′ W. Marker is in Jonesboro, Georgia, in Clayton County. It is at the intersection of Jonesboro Road (Route 54) and West Mimosa Drive, on the left when traveling north on Jonesboro Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jonesboro GA 30236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hardee’s Corps at Jonesboro (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Warren House

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(about 300 feet away); Battle of Jonesboro The Second Day (about 500 feet away); Unknown Confederate Soldiers Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Two Days of Battle at Jonesboro (approx. 0.2 miles away); Patrick Cleburne Confederate Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battlefield of Jonesboro (approx. ¼ mile away); Attack by Lee's Corps (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonesboro.

Photographed by David Tibbs, April 13, 2008

2. The Warren House Marker

The Warren House Marker-View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Tibbs, April 13, 2008

3. The Warren House Marker-View

The Warren House is at the end of the long drive to the left of the marker.

The Warren House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 12, 2009

4. The Warren House and Marker

The Warren House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Tibbs, April 13, 2008

5. The Warren House

This is a private residence, please show respect for their privacy.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,727 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. 4. submitted on April 12, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on October 11, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.