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

Old Mt. Zion Church

Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010

1. Old Mt. Zion Church Marker

Inscription. In 1864, Mt. Zion Baptist Church stood on the site of the North Side Park Baptist Church.

July 20. The skirmish line of Walthall’s div., Stewart’s A.C., [CS] was astride Howell Mill Rd., just N. of the church. When Reynolds’ & O’Neal’s brigades [CS] moved up in columns from their intrenched line (.3 mi. S.), they deployed at the skirmish line -- Reynolds W. of the rd.; O’Neal E. of it, & advanced on the Federal infantry posted on Collier Rd. & N. of the deep ravine.

In the church yard are monuments to H.H. Embry, (1805-1877), pioneer resident of this vicinity, & Serg’t Wm. R. Moore, 1st Ga. Reg´t., Wheeler’s Cav., killed N. of Peachtree Creek, July 17, 1864.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-49.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 33° 48.621′ N, 84° 24.766′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. Marker is on Howell Mill Road, 0 miles north of Interstate 75, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1877 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta GA 30318, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maj. William C. Preston C.S.A (a few steps from this marker); Reynolds’ Brigade at the Ravine (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hiram Embry Plantation (approx. 0.2 miles away); Geary’s Refused Line (approx. 0.3 miles away); O’Neal’s Brigade (approx. 0.3 miles away); O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rt. Of 20th A.C. Line (approx. 0.4 miles away); Williams' Div. Deployed (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Regarding Old Mt. Zion Church. These skirmishes were part of the Battle of Peachtree Creek.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010

2. Old Mt. Zion Church Marker

Looking north on Howell Mill Road, toward Collier Road and the Union lines

Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010

3. Old Mt. Zion Church Marker

Looking south, past Interstate 75, toward downtown Atlanta

Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010

4. Old Mt. Zion Church Marker

The marker, the Hiram Embry monument (or tomb) in the foreground, the Sergeant Wm. R. Moore monument, and the North Side Park Baptist Church

Serg’t Wm. R. Moore Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, /27/201

5. Serg’t Wm. R. Moore Monument

Hiram H. Embry Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 27, 2010

6. Hiram H. Embry Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,702 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.