Northlake in Atlanta in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Site: Henderson’s Mill
Photographed by David Seibert, March 20, 2010
1. Site: Henderson’s Mill Marker
During the march of the Federal Army of the Tenn. from Roswell to Decatur, Logan’s 15th A.C. detoured from Shallow Ford Rd. at Rainey’s and moved to Browning’s Court House (TUCKER) to support Garrard’s foray on the Georgia R.R.
For strategic reasons -- and lack of water at Browning’s, the corp. withdrew here and camped night of July 18, 1864. Its march to Decatur was resumed the next day.
Erected 1985 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 044-18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 18, 1865.
Location. 33° 51.599′ N, 84° 15.143′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in DeKalb County. It is in Northlake. It is on Henderson Mill Road 0.1 miles south of Midvale Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker
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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 this marker, measured as the crow flies: The March to Decatur (approx. 0.8 miles away); Logan's 15th & Blair's 17th A.C. to Decatur (approx. 0.8 miles away); Logan’s Corps Moves to Henderson’s Mill (approx. 1˝ miles away); Dodge's & Blair's Columns Separate (approx. 1.7 miles away); Browning Courthouse (approx. 1.8 miles away); Site: Blake’s Mill (approx. 2 miles away); Browning's Court House (approx. 2.1 miles away); Garrard & Lightburn to Stone Mountain (approx. 2.1 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 at this location erected by the Georgia Historical Commission.
Photographed by David Seibert, March 20, 2010
2. Site: Henderson’s Mill Marker
Looking northeast on Henderson Mill Road, with the exit from St. Bede's parking lot to the right
Photographed by David Seibert, March 20, 2010
3. Site: Henderson’s Mill Marker
The marker and the St. Bede's parking lot, site of the mill pond
Photographed by David Seibert, March 20, 2010
4. Site: Henderson’s Mill Marker
Looking southwest on Henderson Mill Road
Photographed by David Seibert, March 20, 2010
5. Henderson Mill Creek
The Creek passes under Henderson Mill Road slightly east of the site of the mill.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,120 times since then and 150 times this year. Last updated on March 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
