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

Collier's Mill

Photographed by David Seibert, June 15, 2008

1. Collier's Mill Marker

Inscription. 150 ft. down stream, on the right bank of Tanyard Branch, stood an ante-bellum grist mill built & operated by Andrew J. Collier, pioneer resident of this area. (1827-1887).

A notable landmark at the time of the Battle of Peachtree Creek - July 20, 1864.

It stood, not only at the center of Federal troop alignment along Collier Rd., but was the storm-center of the conflict that raged here, since the stream valley was a strategic approach to the Federal center toward which the Confederate forces (Walthall’s & Loring’s divisions of Stewart’s Corps) made their heaviest attacks.

Erected 1955. (Marker Number 060-39.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1864.

Location. 33° 48.607′ N, 84° 24.13′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. It is at the intersection of Collier Road NW and Redland Road NW, on the right when traveling west on Collier Road NW. 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 of this

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marker: Harrison’s Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Scott's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Peach Tree Creek (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Federal Forces Engaged/The Confederate Forces Engaged (about 300 feet away); The Federal Advance (about 300 feet away); The Federal Advance, Cont./The Change of Command (about 300 feet away); The Confederate Attack (about 300 feet away); The Confederate Attack, Cont. (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Collier's Mill Marker Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, February 21, 2009

2. Collier's Mill Marker Area

Two markers -- "Harrison's Brigade and "Collier's Mill" -- plus millstones stand in a small park between Redland Road and Tanyard Branch.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,825 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.