Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Harrison’s Brigade
Scott’s [CS] assaulting line was broken by Geary’s artillery fire; the left of the brigade attempting to seize the guns while the right was diverted to the eastward of Tanyard Branch, where its threat to outflank both Harrison & Geary failed for lack of numbers.
Benjamin Harrison was the 23d President, U.S.
Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-40A.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Georgia Historical Society/Commission marker series.
Location. 33° 48.612′ N, 84° 24.136′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of Collier Road and Redland Road NW, on the right when traveling west on Collier Road
. The marker is in a small park on Collier Road, marked by the millstones from Collier's Mill. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30309, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Collier's Mill (a few steps from this marker); Scott's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Peach Tree Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); The Federal Forces Engaged/The Confederate Forces Engaged (within shouting distance of this marker); The Federal Advance (within shouting distance of this marker); The Federal Advance, Cont./The Change of Command (within shouting distance of this marker); The Confederate Attack (within shouting distance of this marker); The Confederate Attack, Cont. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Categories. • War, US Civil •
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2018. This page originally submitted on February 26, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,151 times since then and 26 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.