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. 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. It 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.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Collier's Mill (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harrison’s Brigade (about 600 feet away); Scott's Brigade (about 600 feet away); Battle of Peach Tree Creek (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Federal Forces Engaged/The Confederate Forces Engaged (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Federal Advance (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Federal Advance, Cont./The Change of Command (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Confederate Attack (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

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 1,200 times since then and 15 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.