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

The Warren House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021

1. The Warren House Marker

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Built in 1840 by Guy L. Warren, this Federal style family home became Confederate headquarters and hospital in 1864 during the Battle of Jonesboro. When Jonesboro fell, Union forces commandeered the house as Union headquarters and hospital to serve all the wounded.

Erected 2017 by Thomas Wingfield Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 33° 32.015′ N, 84° 21.203′ W. Marker is in Jonesboro, Georgia, in Clayton County. Marker is at the intersection of West Mimosa Drive and Jonesboro Road (Georgia Route 54), on the right when traveling west on West Mimosa Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 W Mimosa Dr, Jonesboro GA 30236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hardee’s Corps at Jonesboro (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Warren House (about 300 feet

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021

2. The Warren House Marker

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away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Jonesboro The Second Day (about 300 feet away); Unknown Confederate Soldiers Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Two Days of Battle at Jonesboro (approx. ¼ mile away); Patrick Cleburne Confederate Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Attack by Lee's Corps (approx. 0.4 miles away); The March to the Sea (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonesboro.

Also see . . . Warren House served as military Headquarters, hospital during Battle of Jonesborough. News article on the house's history. (Heather Middleton, Clayton News-Daily, posted Aug. 25, 2014) (Submitted on November 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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