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

Brig. Gen. A. M. Manigault’s Brigade

Photographed by David Seibert, September 10, 2010

1. Brig. Gen. A. M. Manigault’s Brigade Marker

Inscription. On July 22, 1864, Brig. Gen. A. M. Manigault’s Brigade, Hindman’s Div., Cheatham’s Corps, advancing eastward from the Atlanta fortifications against the Federal 15th Corps posted at DeGress Ave., halted in this ravine to reform their line, preparatory to the assault that resulted in breaking the Federal line and capturing DeGress Battery.

Erected by the Old Guard of Atlanta -- 1934 Dedicated by Camp Gordon S.C.V.

Erected 1934 by Old Guard of Atlanta.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1900.

Location. 33° 45.383′ N, 84° 21.433′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Inman Park. It is at the intersection of Waverly Way and Edgewood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Waverly Way. The monument is down a flight of steps into Springvale Park from the sidewalk at the intersecton. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30307, 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: Springvale Park (a few steps from this marker); Brown’s & Clayton’s Divs. (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Baker's Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Railroad Cut (approx. ¼ mile away); Site: The Pope House (approx. ¼ mile away); The 15th Corps Sector (approx. 0.3 miles away); Manigault's Brigade (approx. 0.3 miles away); Battle of Atlanta / Fall of Atlanta (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 10, 2010

2. Brig. Gen. A. M. Manigault’s Brigade Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, September 10, 2010

3. Brig. Gen. A. M. Manigault’s Brigade Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, September 10, 2010

4. Brig. Gen. A. M. Manigault’s Brigade Marker

The path leads down into the ravine.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,574 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 23, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.