Buckhead in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Hardee at Peachtree Creek

Photographed by David Seibert, June 15, 2008

1. Hardee at Peachtree Creek Marker

Inscription. Troops of Gen. W.J. Hardee’s A.C. [CS] were posted in this sector, July 18, 1864, to guard the creek crossings when it was learned that Federal forces were moving toward Atlanta from Pace’s & Power’s Fys., Chattahoochee River.

Wheeler’s Cav. operated in the area N. of the creek to impede the Army of the Cumberland advance. Howard’s 4th A.C., having crossed at Power’s, reached Buckhead that afternoon.

July 19. Wood’s div. of the 4th, moved down the road to force a creek crossing. Hardee’s men withdrew to the S. side, burning the bridge. Wood’s div. crossed under fire & held a bridgehead until relieved by Newton’s division.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-30.)

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 date for this entry is July 18, 1864.

Location. 33° 48.5′ N, 84° 23.597′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. It is at the intersection of Brighton Road and Peachtree Road NE (U.S. 19), in the median on Brighton Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30309, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont.

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

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of this marker: Newton’s Division (a few steps from this marker); Hardee’s Attack (approx. ¼ mile away); Battlefield of Peachtree Creek (approx. ¼ mile away); The Indian Trail Echota (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Montgomery Fy. Rd. (approx. ¼ mile away); The Mississippi Brigade (approx. ¼ mile away); Coburn's Brigade (approx. 0.4 miles away); Featherston’s Brigade (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 6, 2022

2. Hardee at Peachtree Creek Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,656 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 24, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on May 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.