Buckhead in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Gap in Federal Line
Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010
1. Gap in Federal Line Marker
Inscription.
Gap in Federal Line. . The 129th, 105th Ill. and 70th Ind., the left of Harrison’s brigade, together with the rest of Ward’s div., 20th A.C. [US] were posted in the low ground 350 yds. N., having just crossed Peachtree Creek. No immediate attack was expected. Scott’s [CS] dash across the rd. and down the slope met the alerted 129th Ill. -- the sole guardian of the left flank of Geary’s div. for a brief period. Assailed front and flank, the 129th held on until the 105th Ill. and 70th Ind. came up. , The gap was closed with the alignment E. of Coburn’s brigade. Scott’s troops were driven S. of the road and in a left wheel, the 129th Ill. moved E. against the left of Featherston.
The 129th, 105th Ill. & 70th Ind., the left of Harrison’s brigade, together with the rest of Ward’s div., 20th A.C. [US] were posted in the low ground 350 yds. N., having just crossed Peachtree Creek. No immediate attack was expected. Scott’s [CS] dash across the rd. & down the slope met the alerted 129th Ill. -- the sole guardian of the left flank of Geary’s div. for a brief period. Assailed front & flank, the 129th held on until the 105th Ill. & 70th Ind. came up.
The gap was closed with the alignment E. of Coburn’s brigade. Scott’s troops were driven S. of the road & in a left wheel, the 129th Ill. moved E. against the left of Featherston.
Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-38.)
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° 48.563′ N, 84° 24.044′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. Marker is on Collier Road, 0.1 miles east of Redland Road NW, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in the front yard of a private home. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 423 Collier Road, Atlanta GA 30309, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding Gap in Federal Line. This skirmish was part of the Battle of Peachtree Creek.
Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010
2. Gap in Federal Line Marker
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 917 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
