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

Geary’s Refused Line

Photographed by David Seibert, April 24, 2011

1. Geary’s Refused Line Marker

Inscription. July 20, 1864. Geary’s 20th A.C. div. [US] was massed on this ridge (Candy’s, Ireland’s & Jones’ brigades) in parallel lines on old Collier Rd., its front 400 yds. Eastward. A reconnoissance in force, there was no deployment & being several hundred yds. in advance of the other 2 divs., the position lacked support.

The surprise attack by O’Neal [CS] struck Geary’s right flank causing him to refuse his line on a left pivot down the slope to & beyond the deep ravine northward, where it joined the left of Williams’ division on a ridge.

O’Neal’s assault & Scott’s [CS] attack at Collier’s Mill, were critical moments of the battle.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-43.)

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 20, 1806.

Location. 33° 48.6′ N, 84° 24.467′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. It is at the intersection of Northside Drive (U.S. 41) and Collier Road, on the right when traveling south on Northside Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30305, 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: O’Neal’s Brigade (here, next to this marker); O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Reynolds’ Brigade at the Ravine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Geary’s Division (approx. ¼ mile away); On Geary's Front (approx. ¼ mile away); Williams' Div. Deployed (approx. ¼ mile away); The Battle of Peachtree Creek (approx. ¼ mile away); The Federal Forces Engaged/The Confederate Forces Engaged (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 24, 2011

2. Geary’s Refused Line Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, April 24, 2011

3. Geary’s Refused Line Marker

Looking north on Northside Drive; the marker stands adjacent to another marker, "O'Neal's Brigade"

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 823 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.