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

Newton’s Division

Photographed by David Seibert, March 27, 2010

1. Newton’s Division Marker

Inscription. July 20, 1864. Gen. John Newton’s div., Howard’s 4th A.C., marching S. from Buckhead, relieved T. J. Wood’s div., this side of Peachtree Cr., & moved to this ridge where two brigades were deployed: Kimball’s W. of, & Blake’s E. of, Peachtree Rd. -- Bradley’s in reserve at the rear.

3 of Hardee’s divs., [CS], Bate’s, Walker’s, & Maney’s, moved from their intrenched line (.8 mi. S.) at 3:30 P.M. Walker & Maney struck the fronts of Kimball & Blake; Bate, in Clear Creek Valley outflanked Blake only to face Bradley. Kimball narrowly averted a line-break on his right by changing front & the timely support of Ward’s 20th A.C. division.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-70.)

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° 48.496′ N, 84° 23.584′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. It is on Brighton Road 0 miles Peachtree Road (U.S. 19), in the median. 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 are within walking distance of this marker: Hardee at Peachtree Creek (a few steps from this

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marker); Hardee’s Attack (approx. ¼ mile away); Battlefield of Peachtree Creek (approx. ¼ mile away); The Indian Trail Echota (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Montgomery Fy. Rd. (approx. ¼ mile away); The Mississippi Brigade (approx. 0.3 miles away); Coburn's Brigade (approx. 0.4 miles away); Featherston’s Brigade (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Regarding Newton’s Division. These skirmishes were part of the Battle of Peachtree Creek.

Photographed by David Seibert, March 27, 2010

2. Newton’s Division Marker

Looking east on Brighton Road, to the Brookwood Hills Subdivision

Photographed by David Seibert, March 27, 2010

3. Newton’s Division Marker

Looking west at Peachtree Road and the Piedmont Hospital in the background

Photographed by David Seibert, March 27, 2010

4. Newton’s Division Marker

The marker stands opposite the exit of a parking garage

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 1,198 times since then and 17 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.