Northeast Plaza in Atlanta in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wm. Johnston's Mill
Photographed by Felch Dumas, July 20, 2008
1. Wm. Johnston's Mill Marker
The marker text is in poor condition.
About 0.3 mile upstream N. Fork Peachtree Cr., is the site of a mill owned by Wm. Johnston (1789-1855), -a landmark of Federal military operations in the Summer of 1864. Schofield’s 23d A.C., having crossed the Chattahoochee River at Isom’s Ferry July 8, began its march towards Decatur July 17 via Old Cross Keys and the House plantation. Cox’s div. camped at House’s from which point Hascall’s div. moved S.E. to Johnston’s mill where it camped night of July 18. This route was taken to enable the 23d A.C. to join McPherson’s Army of the Tennessee likewise marching to Decatur.
Erected 1985 by Georgia Historic Marker. (Marker Number 044-13.)
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 8, 1985.
Location. 33° 50.516′ N, 84° 19.32′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in DeKalb County. It is in Northeast Plaza. It is on Briarwood 0.2 miles south of Buford Highway (Georgia Route 13), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1835 Briarwood Road NE, Atlanta GA 30329, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies:
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Brookhaven Historic District (was approx. 2.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); The 16th & 23d Corps March to Decatur (was approx. 2.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Felch Dumas, July 20, 2008
2. Wm. Johnston's Mill Marker
Photographed by Felch Dumas, July 20, 2008
3. Wm. Johnston's Mill Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, March 20, 2010
4. Wm. Johnston's Mill Marker
The marker has now been defaced by grafitti.
Photographed by Felch Dumas, July 20, 2008
5. North Peachtree Creek
View upstream towards Old Williams Mill site
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,581 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. 4. submitted on March 20, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on July 22, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
