Mozley Park in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Clayton’s Div., Lee’s A.C.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 22, 2010

1. Clayton’s Div., Lee’s A.C. Marker

Inscription. July 28, 1864. Dep1oyed a1ong the old Greensferry Rd. (West View Dr.) were Gibson’s, Holtzclaw’s and Baker’s brigades (Alabama and Louisiana troops), Clayton’s div., forming the right flank of Gen. S. D. Lee’s A. C. [CS] in the Battle Of Ezra Church.

Moving northward in the heavily wooded area, their assault fell upon the Federal line at. the salient angle (at Laurel Ave. and Archer. St.), occupied by the left flank, Logan’s 15th A. C.

Unsupported on the left and counter-attacked in front, Clayton’s troops withdrew after two attempts to dislodge the Federals. Loring’s div., Stewart’s A. C., deployed in this vicinity, was not ordered into the battle.

Erected 1985 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 060-145.)

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 28, 1934.

Location. 33° 44.923′ N, 84° 26.301′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Mozley Park. It is at the intersection of Wellington Street, SW and Elixir Avenue SW, on the right when traveling south on Wellington Street, SW. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 239 Wellington Street SW, Atlanta GA 30314, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Clayton's Div., Lee's A.C. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Ezra Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Ezra Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Confederate Attack (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Union Dispositions (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Battle of Ezra Church / The Preliminary Operations (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Memory of Our Comrades (approx. 0.4 miles away); God's Acre / Rest Haven (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Other markers no longer nearby. Clayton's Div., Lee's A.C. (was about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); The Federal Salient (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Site of Ezra Church (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Battle Hill (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. This marker replaced an earlier marker with the same title and similar text erected in 1958 by the Georgia Historical Commission. It had disappeared from this location.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 22, 2010

2. Clayton’s Div., Lee’s A.C. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,420 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on March 19, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.