Buckhead in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Federal Forces Engaged/The Confederate Forces Engaged
The Battle of Peachtree Creek
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Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
1. The Federal Forces Engaged/ The Confederate Forces Engaged Marker
(Sherman’s right wing)
The Army of the Cumberland Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas
Fourth Corps*
2nd Division Brig. Gen. John Newton
(Kimball’s, Blake’s and Bradley’s brigades)
Fourteenth Corps**
1st Division
1st Brigade Col. Anson G. McCook
Twentieth Corps Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker
1st Division Brig. Gen. A.S. Williams
(Knipe’s, Ruger’s and Roberson’s brigades)
2nd Division Brig. Gen. John W. Geary
(Candy’s, Jones’ and Ireland’s brigades)
3rd Division Brig. Gen. Wm. T. Ward
(Harrison’s, Coburn’s and Wood’s brigades)
Estimated strength of troops actually engaged: 21,153
Actual losses (killed, wounded and missing): 1,779
*Less 1st and 3rd divisions. **One brigade only.
(Hardee’s and Stewart’s corps)
The Army of Tennessee Gen. John B. Hood
Hardee’s Corps Lieut. Gen. Wm. J. Hardee
Maney’s Division* Brig. Gen. George Maney
(Maney’s, Wright’s, Strah’s and Vaughan’s brigades)
Walker’s Division Maj. Gen. Wm. H. T. Walker
(Mercer’s, Gist’s and Steven’s brigades)
Bate’s Division Maj. Gen. Wm. B. Bate
(Tyler’s, Lewis’ and Finley’s brigades)
Stewart’s Corps Lieut. Gen. Alex. P. Stewart
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(Featherson’s and Scott’s brigades)
Walthall’s Division Maj. Gen. Edward C. Walthall
(Cantey’s and Reynolds’ brigades)
Estimated strength of troops actually engaged: 18,455
Estimated losses (killed, wounded and missing): 4,796
*Actually Cheatham’s. Maj. Gen. B. F. Cheatham was in temporary
command of Hood’s Corps, east of Atlanta
Erected 1964 by Georgia Historic Commission - Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 33° 48.628′ N, 84° 24.185′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Collier Rd NW and Walthall Drive NW, on the left when traveling west. Located along Beltline Trail in Tanyard Creek Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30318, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Federal Advance (here, next to this marker); The Federal Advance, Cont./The Change of Command (here, next to this marker); The Confederate Attack (here, next to this marker); The Confederate Attack, Cont. (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Peachtree Creek
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
2. The Federal Forces Engaged/ The Confederate Forces Engaged Marker
(yellow arrow)
More about this marker. 1 of 6 markers related to the Battle of Peachtree Creek located here. All markers are mounted on concrete pillars and are located in a semi-circular fashioned line, surrounded by a stone wall.
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
3. The Federal Forces Engaged/ The Confederate Forces Engaged Marker
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
4. The Federal Forces Engaged/ The Confederate Forces Engaged Marker
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 23, 2008
5. Tanyard Creek Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 790 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
