Northlake in Decatur in Dekalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Logan's 15th & Blair's 17th A.C. to Decatur

Photographed by Felch Dumas, July 2, 2008

1. Logan's 15th & Blair's 17th A.C. to Decatur Marker

Inscription. July 19, 1864. Logan's troops, in "light fighting order" left camp at Henderson's mill (0.8 mile N.E.), at 5 A.M. & marched to Decatur. They were joined at this point by Blair's corps which had camped at Blake's Mill, 2 miles west.

Both corps, Logan leading, marched S.&W. by rds. now designated Henderson Mill, LaVista, Montreal, and Lawrenceville.

These troops, together with Garrard's cavalry, formed the left wing of Sherman's (US) advance to Atlanta. On this date, the right wing (14th A.C.), was at Moore's Mill, Peachtree Creek, 10 miles south-west of this point.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 044-20.)

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 19, 1860.

Location. 33° 50.953′ N, 84° 15.452′ W. Marker is in Decatur, Georgia, in Dekalb County. It is in Northlake. It is at the intersection of Briarcliff Road and Henderson Mill Road, on the right when traveling south on Briarcliff Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30345, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

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.

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

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: The March to Decatur (within shouting distance of this marker); Site: Henderson’s Mill (approx. 0.8 miles away); Dodge's & Blair's Columns Separate (approx. 1.4 miles away); Federal Left Wing to Decatur (approx. 1.6 miles away); Logan’s Corps Moves to Henderson’s Mill (approx. 1.7 miles away); Site: Blake’s Mill (approx. 1.9 miles away); Browning Courthouse (approx. 2.1 miles away); Garrard & Lightburn to Stone Mountain (approx. 2.3 miles away).

Photographed by Felch Dumas, July 2, 2008

2. Logan's 15th & Blair's 17th A.C. to Decatur Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,622 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.