South Downtown in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Eternal Flame Of The Confederacy
Photographed by David Tibbs, April 15, 2009
1. The Eternal Flame Of The Confederacy Marker
of the Old Guard
and Atlanta Chapter U.D.C.
A.D. 1919 in memory of
Andrew J. West.
Beloved citizen
Captain C.S.A.-General U.C.V.
The damage at the base of
this lamp post was caused
by a shell during The War
Between the States,
Battle of Atlanta
July 22nd 1864.
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The Eternal Flame
Of The Confederacy
Lighted during the
"Gone With The Wind" festivities
December 14, 1939,
by the
Old Guard Battalion
of the Gate City Guard.
Erected 1939 by Old Guard Battalion.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 22, 1864.
Location. 33° 45.141′ N, 84° 23.391′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in South Downtown. It can be reached from Upper Alabama Street. Located within Underground Atlanta at the entrance to the Five points MARTA station. If entering from Central Ave. entrance follow the MARTA signs. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30303, United States of America.
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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 walking distance of this marker: Zero Mile Post (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgia Railroad Freight Depot (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Georgia Railroad Freight Depot (about 400 feet away); Fulton County (about 500 feet away); The Burning and Destruction of Atlanta (about 500 feet away); Immaculate Conception Church (about 600 feet away); Willis Carlisle's Store (about 700 feet away); Birthplace of Coca-Cola (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Also see . . . The Eternal Flame Of The Confederacy. The Atlanta
Photographed by David Tibbs, April 15, 2009
2. The Eternal Flame Of The Confederacy
The lamp in Underground Atlanta.
Photographed by David Tibbs, April 15, 2009
3. Underground Atlanta
To find the lamp post follow the MARTA signs.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,060 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. 3. submitted on May 8, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
