Candler Park near Atlanta in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Logan’s 15th A.C. Line
Photographed By Felch Dumas, July 28, 2008
1. Logan's 15th A.C. LIne Marker
July 20, 1864. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan’s A.C. having camped at Decatur, moved toward Atlanta on this rd. M.L. Smith’s (2d) div. was in advance; Woods’ (1st) & Harrow’s (4th), in reserve. At this point, 2.75 mi. from center of Atlanta, Smith’s intrenched line crossed both highway & R.R. July 21. Harrow extended the line S. to connect with the 17th A.C.; Woods prolonged it N. to join the 16th A.C. That night the outer Confederate line which crossed this Rd. at DeGress Ave. (0.5 mi. W.), was evacuated.
July 22. Logan’s troops moved up & reversed the abandoned line where they were attacked that afternoon by Cheatham’s corps (CS).
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 044-40.)
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 20, 1845.
Location. 33° 45.674′ N, 84° 20.682′ W. Marker is near Atlanta, Georgia, in DeKalb County. It is in Candler Park. Marker is on DeKalb Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Candler Street, on the right. This marker is located in front of the Atlanta Fire Department Station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30307, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Felch Dumas, July 28, 2008
2. Logan's 15th A.C. LIne Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,150 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
