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

O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine

Photographed by David Seibert, March 27, 2010

1. O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine Marker

Inscription. July 20, 1864. Not until O’Neal’s Alabama & Mississippi troops [CS] plunged down the wooded slope from Collier Rd., did the formation of Geary’s [US] refused line & the re-entrant angle created thereby, become apparent to them.

Geary’s right (Jones’ brigade) joined the left of Williams’ div. on ridge N. of the ravine.

Being in low ground & beset on each flank by cross-fire, O’Neal’s left pushed forward to a temporary line-break, while his right swung around to assail Geary’s line flank & rear. By stubborn fighting & O’Neal’s lack of support, Geary was able to hold his position.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-45.)

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, 1907.

Location. 33° 48.748′ N, 84° 24.464′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. It is at the intersection of Northside Drive (U.S. 41) and Overbrook Drive, on the right when traveling north on Northside Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30318, 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: Williams' Div. Deployed (about 400 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Geary’s Refused Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); O’Neal’s Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Geary’s Division (approx. ¼ mile away); On Geary's Front (approx. ¼ mile away); Reynolds’ Brigade at the Ravine (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Battle of Peachtree Creek (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Federal Forces Engaged/The Confederate Forces Engaged (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Regarding O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine. These skirmishes were part of the Battle of Peachtree Creek.

Photographed by David Seibert, March 27, 2010

2. O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine Marker

Looking north on Northside Drive, toward Geary's line. The ravine still exists to the right..

Photographed by David Seibert, March 27, 2010

3. O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine Marker

Looking into the ravine from the marker; this is probably close to the appearance of the ravine during the battle.

Photographed by David Seibert, March 27, 2010

4. O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine Marker

Looking south on Northside Drive, toward downtown Atlanta

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,220 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.