Conyers in Rockdale County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

“Fightin’ Joe” Wheeler

Photographed by David Seibert, June 6, 2009

1. “Fightin’ Joe” Wheeler Marker

Inscription. Near this spot, May 9, 1865, Major General Joseph Wheeler, C.S.A., and part of his staff were captured by Federal troops who were pursuing President Jefferson Davis. Gen. Wheeler was released at Athens but, later, was again arrested and sent north with Pres. Davis. He was imprisoned at Fort Delaware, Del., until June 8, 1865, when he was released. Gen. Wheeler fought more battles than any other cavalryman in the War Between the States. Wounded 3 times, he had his horse shot out from under him 16 times. In the U. S. Army in the Spanish-American War, he served with equal honor and distinction.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 122-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1865.

Location. 33° 39.919′ N, 84° 1.059′ W. Marker is in Conyers, Georgia, in Rockdale County. It is on Green Street SW 0 miles east of Travis Street SW, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located in the median of the drive entering the Conyers-Rockdale Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 864 Green Street, Conyers GA 30012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sherman at Conyers (a few steps from this marker); Unity Garden at Olde Town (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Conyers Station (about 400 feet away); City of Conyers (about 600 feet away); The Dinky (about 600 feet away); House of Seven Gables (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rockdale County Korea and Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rockdale County World War I and World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conyers.

More about this marker. The marker has been moved at least twice from its original location on US 278. When Interstate 20 was built it was moved to a small rest area; when that rest area was closed in the late 1990s it was moved to the present location.

Also see . . . Joseph Wheeler. More details of Wheeler's military career. (Submitted on June 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)

Photographed by David Seibert, June 6, 2009

2. “Fightin’ Joe” Wheeler Marker

Looking toward Green Street from the Conyers-Rockdale library. The "Fightin' Joe" Wheeler marker is to the right; the marker to the left is "Sherman at Conyers."

The Conyers-Rockdale Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, June 6, 2009

3. The Conyers-Rockdale Library

Looking toward the library (under renovation), the "Fightin' Joe" Wheeler marker is to the left; the Sherman at Conyers marker to the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,176 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.