Buckhead in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Hiram Embry Plantation
Photographed By David Seibert, April 8, 2009
1. The Hiram Embry Plantation Marker
500 ft. W. stood the ante-bellum residence of Hiram H. Embry (1805-1877), a notable landmark during the battle of Peachtree Cr.At 4 P.M., July 20, 1864, Walthall’s div. [CS] advanced N. on this road to attack the Federal line above Collier Road -– Reynolds’ brigade on left, Cantey’s (O’Neal’s) on right. Deploying at old Mt. Zion Church, the brigades came up abreast.
In maintaining alignment on the right with Loring’s div., [CS] both brigades swung Eastward -- a move that diverted Reynolds’ troops across the road near the Embry house & directed its assault toward the re-entrant angle of the Federal line across the deep ravine.
Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-47.)
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 month for this entry is July 1713.
Location. 33° 48.47′ N, 84° 24.725′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. Marker is on Channing
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reynolds’ Brigade at the Ravine (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maj. William C. Preston C.S.A (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Mt. Zion Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Geary’s Refused Line (approx. 0.3 miles away); O’Neal’s Brigade (approx. 0.3 miles away); O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine (approx. 0.4 miles away); Williams' Div. Deployed (approx. half a mile away); Outer Defense Line (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Additional commentary.
1. Hiram Embry
My husbands grandmother was Berma Embry Jones, and this Hiram Howard Embry was her great grandfather. I have lots of family history and would love to get to visit here myself someday. She told us many stories about this place. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted October 13, 2010, by Eileen Washington of Marble Falls, Texas.
Photographed By David Seibert, April 8, 2009
2. The Hiram Embry Plantation Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, April 8, 2009
3. The Hiram Embry Plantation Marker
Looking east on Channing Drive
Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010
4. Hiram H. Embry Monument
This monument to Hiram H. Embry is located nearby at the site of the old Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Howell Mill Road
Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010
5. Hiram H. Embry Monument
At the nearby old Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,103 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4, 5. submitted on April 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
