Morningside-Lenox Park in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Wood’s Div. 4th Corps

Photographed by David Seibert, March 20, 2010

1. Wood’s Div. 4th Corps Marker

Inscription. On adjacent hill was the right or western end of the intrenched line held by Gen. T.J. Wood’s div. of the Federal 4th A.C., July 20-22, 1864. The line extended E. 1.5 mi. to intersection of Rock Spring & Cumberland Roads.

This was a part of the general movement on Atlanta by Federal forces from the N. & E. which had begun at the upper Chattahoochee River crossings July 17. Wood advanced from this position in the general move toward Atlanta, early the 22d, where he occupied a sector of the line from which siege operations were carried on until terminated Sept. 2, by the surrender of the city.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-75.)

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 month for this entry is July 2007.

Location. 33° 48.086′ N, 84° 22.041′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Morningside-Lenox Park. It is at the intersection of Piedmont Road NE (Georgia Route 237) and East Pelham Road NE, on the right when traveling north on Piedmont Road NE. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30324, 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 2 miles of

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this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bate’s Division (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Saga of Gold Tooth John (approx. 0.7 miles away); Stevenson's Division (approx. 0.7 miles away); Stanley’s & Wood’s Sector (approx. one mile away); Habersham Memorial Hall (approx. 1.1 miles away); Ansley Park (approx. 1.2 miles away); Land Lot 104 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Cotton States Exposition of 1895 (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Other markers no longer nearby. Cheatham's Salient (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Second Oldest D.A.R. Chapter (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by David Seibert, March 20, 2010

2. Wood’s Div. 4th Corps Marker

The marker is at the entrance to the Morningside and Lenox Park Subdivisions on East Pelham Road

Photographed by David Seibert, March 20, 2010

3. Wood’s Div. 4th Corps Marker

Looking north on Piedmont Avenue

Photographed by David Seibert, March 20, 2010

4. Wood’s Div. 4th Corps Marker

Looking east, toward the hill which was the western end of Gen. Wood's line.

Photographed by David Seibert, March 20, 2010

5. Wood’s Div. 4th Corps Marker

Looking south on Piedmont Avenue toward Atlanta

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,333 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 21, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.