Riverdale in Clayton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Baird’s Div., 14th A.C.
Photographed By David Seibert, September 12, 2012
1. Baird’s Div., 14th A.C. Marker
Aug. 30, 1864. Davis’ 14th A. C. [US], having moved from Red Oak to Shoal Creek Ch., was divided into 2 columns when marching therefrom to the Fayetteville Rd. (Highway 139). Morgan’s & Carlin’s divs. went S. E. by a winding road to the Evans farm (below Riverdale). Baird’s div. moved N.E. from Shoal Creek Ch., on this, the Flat Shoals Rd. where, at this crossroads, the march of Wood’s & Kimball’s divs. (4th A. C.) S.E. from the Marcus Long house was halted till Baird could make the turn southward.Baird’s div. was aligned on the Fayetteville Rd., from here S. to Couch’s (at Riverdale) where it rejoined Morgan & Carlin, at Evans’ farm.
Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 031-30.)
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 30, 1864.
Location. 33° 36.1′ N, 84° 25.75′ W. Marker is in Riverdale, Georgia, in Clayton County. Marker is at the intersection of Flat
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site: The Mann House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site: Marcus Long House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site: Shoal Cr. Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); 14th A.C. at Shoal Creek Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Extended Line (approx. 1½ miles away); Site of Couch House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Bethsaida Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 3.4 miles away); Howard's March to Jonesboro (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverdale.
Photographed By David Seibert, September 12, 2012
2. Baird’s Div., 14th A.C. Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, September 12, 2012
3. Baird’s Div., 14th A.C. Marker
Looking west on Flat Shoals Road at the intersection with Riverdale Road (Georgia Highway 139)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
