Paces in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Palmer’s & Hooker’s A.C. Cross the Chattahoochee
Aug. 26. Most of Sherman’s forces having been shifted from the Atlanta front to Jonesboro, the 20th A.C. was posted along the river to guard bridges. Geary’s 2nd div. was in this sector -- Ireland’s brigade astride the road. Here, Aug. 27, Gen. Henry W. Slocum took over the command of the 20th Corps.
Erected 1988 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 060-24B.)
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 17, 1777.
Location. 33° 51.461′ N, 84° 27.106′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Paces. Marker is at the intersection of West Paces Ferry Road and River Forest Road, on the right when traveling east on West Paces Ferry Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4070 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta GA 30327, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union Defense Line (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Pace’s Ferry Road (about 800 feet away); The Errant Pontoon Bridge: Paces Ferry (approx. ¼ mile away); The 14th & 20th A.C. Cross at Pace's Ferry (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The 14th & 20th A.C. Cross at Pace’s Ferry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Federal Right Wing (approx. 0.8 miles away); Paces Ferry United Methodist Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); The 4th Corps Posted Along the River (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
More about this marker. This marker replaced an earlier marker of the same title and text on this location erected by the Georgia Historical Commission.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,168 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.