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

Wheeler Delays Blair

Photographed by Felch Dumas, June 19, 2008

1. Wheeler Delays Blair Marker

Inscription. McPherson's Army of the Tenn. (US) seized Decatur July 19, 1864 & on the 20th moved towards Atlanta in two columns - the 15th & 16th A.C. via the Ga. R.R., the 17th by roads S. of it where Wheeler's Cav.,(CS) guarding the right of Atlanta's outer defense line, was posted.

Wheeler encountered Blair's 17th A.C. at Clay st. & in a contest lasting all afternoon, endeavored to halt it - both forces using artillery. Towards evening, Wheeler withdrew W. to Leggetts's Hill where he was relieved at midnight by Cleburnes's div. (of Hardee's Corps)(CS) which had been withdrawn from the engagement at Peachtree Creek for this purpose.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 044-42.)

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, 1915.

Location. 33° 45.201′ N, 84° 19.811′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in DeKalb County. It is in Kirkwood. It is at the intersection of Hosea L WIlliams Dr SE and Clay St NE, on the left when traveling west on Hosea L WIlliams Dr 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

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of this marker: Sweeny's March South (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Atlanta Began Here (approx. 0.4 miles away); An Unexpected Clash (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mersy’s Brigade (approx. half a mile away); McPherson's Last Ride (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gresham's Division (approx. 0.7 miles away); Noon Under the Trees (approx. 0.9 miles away); Death of McPherson (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Other markers no longer nearby. Bate’s Battle Line (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Fuller's Div. 16th A.C. (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Felch Dumas, June 19, 2008

2. Wheeler Delays Blair Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,657 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on July 6, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.