Buckhead in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Ward's Div. Crossed Peachtree Creek

Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2009

1. Ward's Div. Crossed Peachtree Creek Marker

Inscription. July 20, 1864. Ward’s 20th A.C. div. crossed a short distance downstream, leaving the artillery on this side, because of difficult terrain south of the 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. It 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.

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 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clement Hoffman Stevens (here, next to this marker);

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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.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2009

2. Ward's Div. Crossed Peachtree Creek Marker

Peachtree Creek can be seen in the background

Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2009

3. Ward's Div. Crossed Peachtree Creek Marker

Looking north on Peachtree Road, with Fairhaven Circle to the right

Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2009

4. Ward's Div. Crossed Peachtree Creek Marker

Looking south toward downtown Atlanta, with the Peachtree Road bridge crossing Peachtree Creek to the righ

Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2009

5. Ward's Div. Crossed Peachtree Creek Marker

The Wood's & Newton's Divs. at Peachtree Creek marker is to the left, and the Ward's Div. Crossed Peachtree Creek marker is to the right

Peachtree Road Crossing Peachtree Creek Today image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2009

6. Peachtree Road Crossing Peachtree Creek Today

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 1,647 times since then and 11 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.