Sandy Springs in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Howard's 4th A.C. Line

Photographed By David Seibert, April 11, 2009

1. Howard's 4th A.C. Line Marker

Inscription. These troops [US], having crossed the river at & near Power’s Ferry July 12, 13, 1864, occupied an intrenched line on this ridge facing S.E. until the 18th ~ the rt. resting on the river, the left near Crossroads Church. Stanley’s & Newton’s men built a trestle bridge at the island July 14, 16, to replace the pontoon required at Pace’s Ferry.

July 17. Wood’s div. left this line & marched 3 mi. S. to Pace’s Ferry to cover the crossing of the 14th A.C. from the Cobb County side. Wood’s route to & from Pace’s was in the difficult terrain between the river & Mt. Paran Road; the division returned that evening.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-14.)

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 12, 1777.

Location. 33° 53.907′ N, 84° 25.587′ W. Marker is in Sandy Springs, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of Mount Vernon Highway NW and Northside Drive NW, on the right when traveling west on Mount Vernon Highway NW. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30328, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies

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. 4th & 23d A.C. Advance (approx. ¾ mile away); The River Patrol & Cochran’s Ford (approx. one mile away); Power's Ferry (approx. one mile away); Isom's Ferry (approx. 1.6 miles away); Confederate Battery Position (approx. 1.7 miles away); Howard's March to Buckhead (approx. 1.8 miles away); Genuine Parts Company (approx. 1.9 miles away); Hascall’s Div. Camped (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandy Springs.

Photographed By David Seibert, April 11, 2009

2. Howard's 4th A.C. Line Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, April 11, 2009

3. Howard's 4th A.C. Line Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.