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

Williams' Div. Deployed

Photographed By David Seibert, June 15, 2008

1. Williams' Div. Deployed Marker

Inscription. July 20, 1864. Williams' div., 20th A. C., having crossed Peachtree Cr. 750 yds. N., deployed his 3 brigades - Robinson's, Knipe's & Ruger's in the order named, on this ridge from this point W. This was part of a general move on Atlanta by Fed. forces – no precautions taken against attack for none was anticipated.

Geary's div. was posted on ridge .5 mi. S. E. at Collier Rd. A deep ravine separated the two; no road where N. Side Dr. is located. When the attack by Stewart`s A. C. struck both Williams & Geary, the later was forced to refuse his right wing down the slope to connect with Robinson`s brigade at this point.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-57.)

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, 1985.

Location. 33° 48.808′ N, 84° 24.447′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. Marker is at the intersection of Northside Drive (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling north on Northside Drive. Marker is at the entrance to the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center at the Bobby Jones Golf Course. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30309, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Geary’s Refused Line (approx. ¼ mile away); O’Neal’s Brigade (approx. ¼ mile away); Geary’s Division (approx. ¼ mile away); On Geary's Front (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Battle of Peachtree Creek (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Federal Forces Engaged/The Confederate Forces Engaged (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Federal Advance (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,098 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on February 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photo 1. submitted on August 30, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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