Riverdale in Clayton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site of Couch House

By David Seibert, April 12, 2009

1. Site of Couch House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Because of its location at the center of Federal forces moving toward the Macon R. R. & Jonesboro, in Aug. 1864, the Drew Couch house, a log structure which stood at this site, was designated headquarters by the high command. Here, Generals Sherman & Thomas transmitted & received dispatches & maneuvering forces were posted in relation to the house as a landmark. Orders & reports cite the house 25 times in Official Records. From this sector the 14th A. C., Army of the Cumberland, moved to the battlefield of Jonesboro, Sept. 1. Site of the house was verified by B. F. Hancock, who, as a lad of 9 yrs. Saw Gen. Sherman here, Aug. 31.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 031-17.)

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.

Location. 33° 34.808′ N, 84° 24.962′ W. Marker is in Riverdale, Georgia, in Clayton County. Marker is on Church Street (Georgia Route

By David Seibert, April 12, 2009

2. Site of Couch House Marker

Looking north on Church Street

139) 0.1 miles north of King Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riverdale GA 30274, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site: The Mann House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Baird’s Div., 14th A.C. (approx. 1.7 miles away); Site: Marcus Long House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Site: Shoal Cr. Church (approx. 2 miles away); 14th A.C. at Shoal Creek Church (approx. 2 miles away); The Extended Line (approx. 2 miles away); Renfroe's Plantation (approx. 2.1 miles away); Thames House (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverdale.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 895 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.