Rockdale in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Gen. Cleburne's H’dq’rs.
Photographed By David Seibert, December 14, 2011
1. Gen. Cleburne's H’dq’rs. Marker Post
After withdrawal of Johnston’s army to this side of the river, night of July 9, his forces were posted at various points in this vicinity until Federal movements determined defensive measures. When ascertained, Johnston’s preparations for defense were disrupted by his relief of army command, night of July 17, & the appointment of Hood as his successor.
July 18. Cleburne’s div. & the rest of Hardee’s A.C. were shifted to the valley of Peachtree Creek between Peachtree & Howell Mill Roads.
Erected 1988 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 060-88.)
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 month for this entry is July 1900.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 33° 47.29′ N, 84° 26.212′ W. Marker was in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It was in Rockdale. Marker was at the intersection of Johnson Road and West Marietta Street NW, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. French's Line (approx. 1.1 miles away); Headquarters of General Joseph E. Johnston (approx. 1.1 miles away); Davis' Hill (approx. 1.2 miles away); French’s Division Hood’s Left Flank (approx. 1.4 miles away); Atlanta's Outer Line (approx. 1½ miles away); Outer Defense Line (approx. 1½ miles away); Casey's Hill (approx. 1.6 miles away); Loring’s Hill (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
More about this marker. This marker replaced an earlier marker of the same title and text erected by the Georgia Historical Commission at this location, which had disappeared. The replacement marker was knocked off the post something in early 2009. It leaned against the post for some time, then vanished. The text for the missing marker was taken from “Georgia Historical Markers” (Bay Tree Grove, Second Edition 1978) compiled by Carroll P. Scruggs from the records of the Georgia Historical Commission.
Photographed By David Seibert, December 14, 2011
2. Gen. Cleburne's H’dq’rs. Marker Post
Looking northeast from Johnson Road: at the intersection Perry Boulevard is to the left, Marietta Road straight ahead, and West Marietta Street to the right. The marker pole is to the extreme left.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 666 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
