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

On Geary's Front

Photographed by David Seibert, June 15, 2008

1. On Geary's Front Marker

Inscription. In 1864, Collier Rd. topped the ridge N. Descending the slope E. it crossed the branch below the dam at Collier’s Mill. Geary’s left – Candy’s brigade & Aleshire’s batteries [US] - were aligned along the old road facing south.

The 33d N.J. (Jones’ brigade) was sent to the high hill 500 yds. S. as an outpost. It had just gotten there when the left of Scott’s brigade (Loring’s div.), [CS] in a surprise attack, drove the 33d from the hill, captured its colors & pressed forward toward Geary’s line.

The left of Scott’s brigade was driven back from Geary’s front; the right, was diverted E. of the branch by Geary’s oblique gun-fire.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-42.)

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 year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 33° 48.638′ N, 84° 24.225′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. It is at the intersection of Collier Road NW and Walthall Drive NW, on the right when traveling east 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

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walking distance of this marker: Geary’s Division (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Peachtree 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); Battle of Peach Tree Creek (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Regarding On Geary's Front. This clash was part of the Battle of Peachtree Creek.

Photographed by David Seibert, March 19, 2011

2. On Geary's Front Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, March 19, 2011

3. On Geary's Front Marker

The marker overlooks Tanyard Branch valley to the east.

Photographed by David Seibert, March 19, 2011

4. On Geary's Front Marker

Looking north on Walthall Drive; the marker is on the right, and the intersection with Collier Road just beyond.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,417 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 19, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.