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

Scott's Brigade

Photographed by David Seibert, March 27, 2010

1. Scott's Brigade Marker

Inscription. On the high hill 500 yds. S. of Collier Rd. the left of Scott’s brigade (27th, 35th &49th Ala., & 12th La.) Loring’s div. [CS] dislodged Geary’s outpost, [US] the 33d N.J. regt. & captured its flag.

Pressing forward, the left of Scott’s line [CS] moved toward Geary’s batteries at Collier Rd., while the right of it, diverted by gun-fire, crossed Tanyard Branch & the road & continued down the slope N. ~ in effect, flanking Geary’s two batteries 300 yds. westward.

This surprise assault by Scott, had it been in greater force, might have driven a wedge in the center of the Federal line; outnumbered, it was driven back S. of the road.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-37.)

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.

Location. 33° 48.609′ N, 84° 24.147′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. It is at the intersection of Collier Road NW and Redland Road NW, on the right when traveling east on Collier Road NW. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30309, 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Harrison’s Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Collier's Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Peach Tree Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); The Federal Forces Engaged/The Confederate Forces Engaged (within shouting distance of this marker); The Federal Advance (within shouting distance of this marker); The Federal Advance, Cont./The Change of Command (within shouting distance of this marker); The Confederate Attack (within shouting distance of this marker); The Confederate Attack, Cont. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Regarding Scott's Brigade. These skirmishes were part of the Battle of Peachtree Creek.

Photographed by David Seibert, March 27, 2010

2. Scott's Brigade Marker

Looking northwest on Collier Road at the bridge over Tanyard Branch, a small creek which ran through the center of the battlefield.

Photographed by David Seibert, March 27, 2010

3. Scott's Brigade Marker

Looking west, down the hill to Tanyard Branch

Photographed by David Seibert, March 27, 2010

4. Scott's Brigade Marker

Looking south toward the "high hill" mentioned on the marker. Scott's advance came from this direction

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,787 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 29, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.