Buckhead in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle at Moore’s Mill
July 20. Mitchell’s brigade, W. of Nancy’s Cr., having outflanked the Confederates on the bluff, forced its evacuation, which enabled Morgan’s brigade to cross the creek at the ford and join the rest of Davis’ division.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-65.)
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 19, 1914.
Location. 33° 49.585′ N, 84° 26.538′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. Marker is on Moores Mill Road, 5 miles west of Margaret Mitchell Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker is just east of the Moores Mill Road Bridge over Peachtree Creek. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30327, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Moore's Mill (here, next to this marker); Fort Peachtree, War of 1812 (approx. half a mile away); Standing Peach Tree (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fort Peach Tree (approx. 0.7 miles away); Montgomery's Ferry (approx. 0.7 miles away); Montgomery Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away); Johnston’s Army Crossed the River (approx. 1.1 miles away); Casey's Hill (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,780 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.