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

Restoring the Line

Photographed By Felch Dumas, July 22, 2008

1. Restoring the Line Marker

Inscription.

July 22, 1864. After Cheatham’s troops (CS) broke the Federal 15th A.C. line at the R.R. cut and the Hurt house (DeGress Ave.), Mersy’s 16th A.C. brigade was brought up from the battlefield 1 mile S. of the R.R. to assist in restoring it.

Lightburn and Martin were deployed on and south of the R.R.; Mersy’s brigade north of it (near this point), with Wood’s two brigades aligned on his right, facing the left flank of the Confederate forces in the captured sector.

In a concerted assault, the five brigades (US) advanced and recovered the line, together with the four guns of the DeGress battery. This stirring action is pictured in the Cyclorama.

Erected 1983 by Georgia Historic Marker. (Marker Number 044-41.)

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, 1865.

Location. 33° 45.664′ N, 84° 20.803′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in DeKalb County. It is in Candler Park. Marker is at the intersection of DeKalb Avenue and Elmira Place, on the right when traveling west on DeKalb Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30307, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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of this marker. Logan’s 15th A.C. Line (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Federal Signal Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Noon Under the Trees (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Troup Hurt House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Manigault's Brigade (approx. 0.4 miles away); The 15th Corps Sector (approx. 0.4 miles away); The DeGress Battery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site: The Pope House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, July 22, 2008

2. Restoring the Line Marker

This view is towards the Federal Signal Tower and DeGress Battery Markers, as well as the sites of the Troup Hurt and Pope Houses.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,227 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.