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

The 15th Corps Sector

Photographed by Felch Dumas, July 1, 2008

1. The 15th Corps Sector Marker

Inscription. July 20, 1864. Posted on this ridge, astride the Georgia R.R. was the right flank of Hood's old corps, (CS) Gen. B.F. Cheatham commanding. July 22. These troops were withdrawn, before daylight, to the city fortifications. The vacated line was occupied by Logan's corps, (US) which was reversed to face westward.

Gen. Morgan L. Smith's div. centered at the R.R., Lightburn's brigade posted (between DeGress Ave. & Battery Place) west of the Hurt house; Martin's, S. of it - the R.R. cut separating them. The Confederate assault, afternoon July 22d, broke the lines of Lightburn & Martin's brigades at the Decatur Rd. & the railroad cut.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-95.)

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° 45.491′ N, 84° 21.133′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Reynoldstown. It is on DeKalb Avenue NE 0.1 miles east of Battery Place NE, on the right when traveling west. This marker is located on DeKalb Ave between Battery Place and Degress Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30307, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Manigault's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Site: The Pope House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railroad Cut (within shouting distance of this marker); The Troup Hurt House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The DeGress Battery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Federal Signal Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brig. Gen. A. M. Manigault’s Brigade (approx. 0.3 miles away); Springvale Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

More about this marker. Although the marker is on the side of the road in public green-space, the marker tends to become over grown and is easy to miss unless you are on foot.

Regarding The 15th Corps Sector. The marker is located at the approximate placement of Lightburn's brigade, west of the Hurt house between Battery Place and Degress Avenue. Martin's brigade would have been located south, across the present day MARTA and railroad tracks.

Photographed by Felch Dumas, July 1, 2008

2. The 15th Corps Sector Marker

View of the overgrown public domain

Photographed by Mike Jackson, April 14, 2020

3. The 15th Corps Sector Marker

Sign is missing. Post hidden in tree branches.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,488 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on January 3, 2024, by Bernard Miller of Indianapolis, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. 3. submitted on April 14, 2020, by Mike Jackson of Covington, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.