Riverdale in Clayton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Renfroe's Plantation

Photographed by David Seibert, April 30, 2011

1. Renfroe's Plantation Marker

Inscription. The John Renfroe house, which stood near this crossroads, marked the right flank of Federal troops moving eastward toward the Macon R. R. (Central of Georgia) in August 1864.

It was the converging point of the 15th, 16th, & 17th corps of the Army of the Tennessee, commanded by Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard.

These troops, marching from Shadnor Church & Fairburn, arrived here mid-afternoon on the 30th, but finding no water, moved on E. to the Flint River via the direct Jonesboro rd. where, together with Kilpatrick’s cavalry, they forced the river crossings under Confederate fire & secured positions just west of the town.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 031-16.)

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 year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 33° 33.017′ N, 84° 24.883′ W. Marker is in Riverdale, Georgia, in Clayton County. It is at the intersection of Georgia Route 85 and Route 138, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Route 85. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riverdale GA 30274, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

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 4 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies: Memorial Georgia Gold Star Fathers (approx. 1½ miles away); Riverdale Veterans Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away); Site of Couch House (approx. 2.1 miles away); Hardee’s Detour (approx. 2.6 miles away); Bethsaida Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Howard's March to Jonesboro (approx. 2.7 miles away); Battle of Jonesboro The First Day (approx. 3 miles away); The March to the Sea (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverdale.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 30, 2011

2. Renfroe's Plantation Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, April 30, 2011

3. Renfroe's Plantation Marker

Looking north on Georgia Highway 85 toward Atlanta

Photographed by David Seibert, April 30, 2011

4. Renfroe's Plantation Marker

Looking south on Georgia Highway 85 at the intersection with Georgia Highway 138 and toward Fayettevillel beyond.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,152 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.