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

The Extended Line

Photographed by David Seibert, April 30, 2011

1. The Extended Line Marker

Inscription. The Federals, having lifted siege operations N. & W. of Atlanta Aug. 25, moved on the A. & W.P. R.R. below East Point & by the 29th began its destruction. In an effort to protect the M. & W. (Central of Ga.) R.R., Hardee’s A.C. [CS] hastily built & occupied, Aug 30, a line extending from East Point to Morrow’s & Thames' mills.

Here the line ran E. to the R.R. near Rough & Ready where Hardee’s command post was alerted to observe Federal movements on Jonesboro.

This extended line, occupied but a day, was abandoned that night by Hardee’s three divisions -- Maney’s, Cleburne’s & Brown’s -- & with S.D. Lee’s A.C. from Atlanta, they marched to Jonesboro.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 031-7B.)

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 August 25, 1864.

Location. 33° 36.45′ N, 84° 24.217′ W. Marker is near Atlanta, Georgia, in Clayton County. It is on Georgia Route 85 0 miles north of West Lee's Mill Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5375 Highway 85, Atlanta GA 30349, 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

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3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site: The Mann House (approx. 1½ miles away); Baird’s Div., 14th A.C. (approx. 1½ miles away); Site: Marcus Long House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Philadelphia Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site of Couch House (approx. 2 miles away); Flat Rock Church Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Riverdale Veterans Memorial (approx. 2½ miles away); Memorial Georgia Gold Star Fathers (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Other markers no longer nearby. Thames House (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing); The Marcus Long Crossroads (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding The Extended Line. The marker originally stood on West Lee's Mill Road west of Georgia Highway 85, in an area where dirt was taken to construct the Atlanta Airport's fifth runway.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 30, 2011

2. The Extended Line Marker

Looking north on Georgia Highway 85 toward Atlanta

Photographed by David Seibert, April 30, 2011

3. The Extended Line Marker

Looking south on Georgia Highway 85 toward Riverdale

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,680 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.