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

Federal Crossings

Photographed by David Seibert, October 17, 2010

1. Federal Crossings Marker

Inscription. Opposition by Confederate forces to Federal crossings of Peachtree Cr., were more formidable westward than eastward, because of high, wooded ridges on the south bank. Two days of severe conflict were required by the 14th Corps [US] to effect lodgments on this side.

July 19, 1864. Two brigades forced a passage at the mouth of Green Bone Cr., 5 mi. W., supported by a third beyond Nancy’s Cr. Two brigades of Baird’s div. managed a night crossing at Howell’s Mills on an improvised bridge.

July 20. Johnson’s entire div. [US] followed Baird, & 1.5 mi. W., Morgan’s brigade after a 24 hour fight at Moore’s Mill, gained the high bluff.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-53.)

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, 1864.

Location. 33° 49.417′ N, 84° 24.959′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. It is on Howell Mill Road 0.1 miles south of Peachtree Battle Road, on the left when traveling south. The marker stands just to the south of the Howell Mill bridge over Peachtree Creek. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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.

Other nearby markers.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Reynold’s Brigade (here, next to this marker); Howell's Mills (here, next to this marker); Geary’s Div. to Peachtree Creek (approx. 0.3 miles away); Geary’s Three Bridges (approx. half a mile away); Rt. Of 20th A.C. Line (approx. 0.6 miles away); Green Bone Creek (approx. 0.7 miles away); Williams' Div. Deployed (approx. 0.9 miles away); O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 18, 2010

2. Federal Crossings Marker

Looking north on Howell Mill Road, with two other Georgia Historical markers visible at the bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 991 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.