Buckhead in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Reynolds’ Brigade at the Ravine
The assault fell upon Knipe’s & Robinson’s brigades, Williams’ div., 20th A.C. [US] posted, with artillery, on the far side (N.) of the ravine.
Subjected to enfilading fire from right & left & with no support but Selden’s battery [CS] on the left, Reynolds’ brigade was forced to withdraw, after a second attempt to cross the ravine.
Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-46.)
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 20, 1863.
Location. 33° 48.579′ N, 84° 24.682′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. Marker is at the intersection of Springlake Drive NW and Collier Road NW, on the right when traveling north on Springlake Drive NW. 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. Maj. William C. Preston C.S.A (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Mt. Zion Church (about 500 feet away); The Hiram Embry Plantation (about 700 feet away); Geary’s Refused Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); O’Neal’s Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine (approx. 0.3 miles away); Williams' Div. Deployed (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rt. Of 20th A.C. Line (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,131 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 27, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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