Gresham Park near Atlanta in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site: Cobb’s Mill

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 11, 2008

1. Site: Cobb’s Mill Marker

Inscription. On the E. side of Intrenchment Creek, just above the bridge, stood a grist mill operated by William Cobb, a DeKalb County pioneer. The mill was a notable landmark in the movement of Confederate forces to the field of the Battle of Atlanta, fought July 22, 1864.

Hardee’s Corps, (CS) consisting of 4 divs., made a 15-mi. night march from Atlanta, via McDonough & Fayetteville roads, to gain the rear of McPherson’s Army of the Tenn. in E. Atlanta. Hardee’s troops reached Cobb’s Mill at dawn, where a halt was made to procure guides.

Wheeler’s Cav. (CS) rode with the column, enroute to Decatur to seize McPherson’s wagon trains.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 044-58.)

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 22, 1856.

Location. 33° 42.098′ N, 84° 19.936′ W. Marker is near Atlanta, Georgia, in DeKalb County. It is in Gresham Park. Marker is on Key Road, 0.4 miles north of Bouldercrest Rd SE, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30316, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies.

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Hardee at Wm. Cobb’s House (a few steps from this marker); Hardee's Night March (approx. 1.1 miles away); Route of Stewart's Corps from Atlanta (approx. 1.2 miles away); Hardee at Road Fork (approx. 1.2 miles away); Hardee’s March Turned N.E. on Fayetteville Road (approx. 1.3 miles away); Walker & Bate At Sugar Cr. (approx. 2 miles away); To Robert Burns (approx. 2.2 miles away); Cleburne's & Maney's Divs. (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

More about this marker. This marker is located on the entrance road to the water plant on Key Road at the bridge over Intrenchment Creek.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 11, 2008

2. Site: Cobb’s Mill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,287 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on January 7, 2015, by David Tyberg of Atlanta, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.