Kirkwood in Atlanta in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battle of Atlanta Began Here

Photographed by Felch Dumas, June 19, 2008

1. Battle of Atlanta Began Here Marker

Inscription. July 22, 1864. Sweeny's 2nd. div., Dodge's 16th A.C. (US), having been held in reserve N. of the Ga. R.R. (Candler Park), was ordered to support the left wing of Blair's 17th Corps in East Atlanta. Marching via Clay Rd., Sweeny's column halted here at noon to await further orders. Mersy's brigade led the advance, followed by Rice's.

Thus, by mere accident, the two brigades were posted where they intercepted the surprise attack by Walker's and Bate's divs. (Hardee's A.C.) (CS), aimed at the rear of Blair's 17th A.C. intrenched along Flat Shoals Rd., 1 mile W. of this point, thereby precipitating the battle.

Erected 1983 by Georgia Historic Marker. (Marker Number 044-46.)

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, 1864.

Location. 33° 44.864′ N, 84° 19.828′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in DeKalb County. It is in Kirkwood. It is at the intersection of Clay Street SE and Memorial Drive SE (Georgia Route 154), on the right when traveling south on Clay Street SE. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30317, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker: An Unexpected Clash (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mersy’s Brigade (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sweeny's March South (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wheeler Delays Blair (approx. 0.4 miles away); Walker's Division In Sugar Creek Valley (approx. half a mile away); McPherson's Last Ride (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bate's Div. at Terry's Mill Pond (approx. 0.6 miles away); Death of General Walker (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Bate’s Battle Line (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Battle of Atlanta. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on June 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed by Susan Fortune, June 9, 2023

2. Battle of Atlanta Began Here Marker

Photographed by Susan Fortune, June 9, 2023

3. Battle of Atlanta Began Here Marker

Battle of Atlanta Began Here Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Susan Fortune, June 9, 2023

4. Battle of Atlanta Began Here Location

The marker bracketed by sun rays.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 4,747 times since then and 132 times this year. Last updated on July 6, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on June 20, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2024, by Susan Fortune of Mission Viejo, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.