Kirkwood in Atlanta in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bate's Div. at Terry's Mill Pond

Photographed by Felch Dumas, July 22, 2008

1. Bate's Div. at Terry's Mill Pond Marker

Inscription. July 22, 1864. Bate’s, together with Walker’s div., Hardee’s A.C., (CS) having moved up Sugar Cr. valley W. of Terry’s mill pond, were deployed in this area for a surprise attack on Federal troops posted N.W. of here on Flat Shoals Rd.

While Bate’s div. was being hastily shifted E. of the creek, Lewis’ “Orphan Brigade” and part of Tyler’s were subjected to random artillery fire from Federal batteries northward, when crossing the upper end of the mill pond and its swampy margin. Bate aligned his forces E. of the creek and moved N. in the wooded area to be confronted by the Federal 16th A.C.

Erected 1985 by Georgia Historic Marker. (Marker Number 044-53.)

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 22, 1794.

Location. 33° 44.395′ N, 84° 19.667′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in DeKalb County. It is in Kirkwood. It is at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue (Georgia Route 260) and Interstate 20, on the right when traveling east on Glenwood Avenue.

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Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30316, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 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: Death of General Walker (within shouting distance of this marker); Terry's Mill Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); Walker's Division In Sugar Creek Valley (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); An Unexpected Clash (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle of Atlanta Began Here (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mersy’s Brigade (approx. 0.7 miles away); Cleburne's & Maney's Divs. (approx. 0.8 miles away); Death of McPherson (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

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Photographed by Felch Dumas, July 22, 2008

2. Bate's Div. at Terry's Mill Pond Marker

markers no longer nearby. Bate’s Battle Line (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing); Fuller's Div. 16th A.C. (was approx. ¾ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

View of Old Terry's Mill Pond image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Felch Dumas, July 22, 2008

3. View of Old Terry's Mill Pond

View towards north end of what is now Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,926 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on May 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.