Buckhead in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ward's Div. Crossed Peachtree Creek
Moving S.W., it occupied the section between Geary’s div. (W. of Collier’s Mill), & the right of Newton’s 4th A.C. div. astride Peachtree Rd. at the hill-top this side of Collier Road.
This completed the Fed. alignment between Clear Creek (on the E.) & Howell Mill Rd. (on the W.), against which Hood launched his attack at 3:30 P.M., -- the first of his sorties from Atlanta -- the Battle of Peachtree Creek.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-29.)
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 20, 1864.
Location. 33° 49.068′ N, 84° 23.333′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. Marker is at the intersection of Peachtree Road NW (U.S. 19) and Fairhaven Circle NE, on the right when traveling north on Peachtree Road NW. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clement Hoffman Stevens (here, next to this marker); Peach Tree Creek Crossing (here, next to this marker); Wood's & Newton's Divs. at Peachtree Creek (here, next to this marker); Ward’s Div. Deployed (approx. half a mile away); Peachtree Heights East (approx. 0.6 miles away); King's Brigade (approx. 0.7 miles away); Newton’s Division (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hardee at Peachtree Creek (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,412 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 15, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.