Reynoldstown in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Benton’s & Coltart’s Brigades

Benton's & Cotart's Brigades Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 11, 2008

1. Benton's & Cotart's Brigades Marker

Inscription. July 22, 1864. When Brown’s (formerly Hindman’s) div., Cheatham’s A.C. (CS) attacked the Fed. Line E. of here, Benton’s Mississippi & Coltart’s Alabama brigades struck Harrow’s div. of the 15th A.C. (US), dislodging Williams’ & Oliver’s brigades. Simultaneously, Manigault seized Martin’s & Lightburn’s line astride the Ga. R.R. northward – a combined action that displaced four Federal brigades on a half-mile front which they later recovered by reinforced counter-assaults.

Col. Samuel Benton, wounded in the battle, was carried to the rear and later removed to a hospital at Griffin, Ga., where he died.

Erected 1984 by Georgia Historic Marker. (Marker Number 060-103.)

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° 45.215′ N, 84° 21.099′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Reynoldstown. Marker is at the intersection of Boulevard Street and Walthall Street on Boulevard Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30312, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harrow’s Div. 15th A.C. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Railroad Cut

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Site: The Pope House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The 15th Corps Sector (approx. 0.3 miles away); Manigault's Brigade (approx. 0.3 miles away); Brig. Gen. A. M. Manigault’s Brigade (approx. 0.4 miles away); Springvale Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Troup Hurt House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 11, 2008

2. Benton's & Cotart's Brigades Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,270 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on August 19, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.