Near Hampton in Clayton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cavalry Action at Lovejoy's Station
Photographed by David Seibert, May 7, 2011
1. Cavalry Action at Lovejoy's Station Marker
On Nov. 16th, Kilpatrick moved south through Jonesboro toward Lovejoy's Station (1 mile SE). After skirmishing heavily most of the way, he found Iverson, with two 3-inch guns, occupying earthworks constructed east and west of this point by the Army of Tennessee [CS] after evacuating Atlanta in September.
Murrays brigade assaulted the position. The 3rd Kentucky and 8th Indiana cavalry regiments, supported by the 10th Wisconsin Battery, charged on foot and carried the works. Mounting quickly, the 3rd Kentucky, followed by the 2nd Kentucky, charged with the saber, captured the guns and forty prisoners, and drove Iverson toward Bear Creek Station (Hampton), 5 miles SE.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission
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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, and the Shermans March to the Sea series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1780.
Location. 33° 26.917′ N, 84° 19.467′ W. Marker is near Hampton, Georgia, in Clayton County. It is at the intersection of Tara Boulevard (U.S. 41) and McDonough Road, on the right when traveling north on Tara Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampton GA 30228, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Crawford-Dorsey House (approx. Ύ mile away); Constantine Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Georgia Militia at Lovejoy's Station (approx. 1.3 miles away); The "Right Flank" on the McDonough Road (approx. 2 miles away); "The Old Bronze Gentleman of Lovejoy's Station" (approx. 2.1 miles away); Kilpatrick's Raid (approx. 2.1 miles away); Kilpatrick's Raid at the Nash Farm (approx. 2.1 miles away); Locomotive Bell from the Nancy Hanks (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.
Photographed by David Seibert, May 7, 2011
2. Cavalry Action at Lovejoy's Station Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, May 7, 2011
3. Cavalry Action at Lovejoy's Station Marker
Looking north on Tara Boulevard (US Highway 41) toward Jonesboro
Photographed by David Seibert, May 7, 2011
4. Cavalry Action at Lovejoy's Station Marker
Looking at the intersection of McDonough Road (on the left) and Tara Boulevard, US 41, ahead at the traffic light
Photographed by David Seibert, May 7, 2011
5. Cavalry Action at Lovejoy's Station Marker
Looking at the intersection of McDonough Road (on the left) and Tara Boulevard, US 41, ahead at the traffic light
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,770 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 11, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
