Tucker in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Federal Left Wing to Decatur
Photographed By David Seibert, December 11, 2011
1. Federal Left Wing to Decatur Marker
July 19, 1864. The 15th & 17th, two of three corps, McPherson’s Army of the Tenn., forming the left wing of Sherman’s forces advancing on Atlanta, came this way on the last day of their march from Roswell to Decatur. The other corps, Dodge’s 16th, reached Decatur via Shallow Ford & Clairmont rds. W. of here.
This wide swing to the S.E. from Roswell was for the purpose of destroying the Ga. R. R. between Stone Mtn. & Decatur, in which Garrard’s cav. div., on McPherson’s left, was most active. McPherson’s troops were the ones assailed by Hood’s forces in E. Atlanta, July 22.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 044-22.)
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, 1830.
Location. 33° 49.574′ N, 84° 15.34′ W. Marker is in Tucker, Georgia, in DeKalb County. Marker is at the intersection of Lawrenceville Highway (U.S. 29) and Montreal Road, on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Logan's 15th & Blair's 17th A.C. to Decatur (approx. 1.6 miles away); The March to Decatur (approx. 1.6 miles away); Site: Henderson’s Mill (approx. 2.3 miles away); Logan’s Corps Moves to Henderson’s Mill (approx. 2.4 miles away); Dodge's & Blair's Columns Separate (approx. 2˝ miles away); Garrard & Lightburn to Stone Mountain (approx. 2.7 miles away); Browning's Court House (approx. 3 miles away); Site: Blake’s Mill (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucker.
More about this marker. The marker has been moved slightly from its original location due to the reconfiguration of the intersection.
Photographed By David Seibert, December 11, 2011
2. Federal Left Wing to Decatur Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, December 11, 2011
3. Federal Left Wing to Decatur Marker
Looking west, with Lawrenceville Highway (US 29) on the left and Montreal Road to the right.
Photographed By David Seibert, December 11, 2011
4. Federal Left Wing to Decatur Marker
Looking east from Montreal Road at Lawrenceville Highway (US Highway 29) and its intersection with Interstate Highway 285.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 697 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 11, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
