Sandy Springs in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Howard's March to Buckhead
Photographed By David Seibert, April 11, 2009
1. Howard's March to Buckhead Marker
Inscription.
Howard's March to Buckhead. . July 18, 1864. Howard’s 4th A.C. left Crossroads Ch 4:30 A.M., Newton’s div leading, followed by Stanley’s and Wood’s. Just below Mt. Paran Rd. Newton’s column was assailed by Williams’ Kentucky Brigade of Wheeler’s cav., which opposed the Federals all the way to Buckhead. The 20th A.C. regiments, the 13th N.J. and 82d O. commanded by Ezra Carman, had moved N.E. on Mt. Paran Rd. from Pace’s Fy., to support the 4th A.C.; they assisted in driving the Confederate cavalry as far as Nancy’s Creek., Howard’s corps was the left of the Army of the Cumberland’s advance to Peachtree Creek.
July 18, 1864. Howard’s 4th A.C. left Crossroads Ch 4:30 A.M., Newton’s div leading, followed by Stanley’s & Wood’s. Just below Mt. Paran Rd. Newton’s column was assailed by Williams’ Kentucky Brigade of Wheeler’s cav., which opposed the Federals all the way to Buckhead. The 20th A.C. regiments, the 13th N.J. & 82d O. commanded by Ezra Carman, had moved N.E. on Mt. Paran Rd. from Pace’s Fy., to support the 4th A.C.; they assisted in driving the Confederate cavalry as far as Nancy’s Creek.
Howard’s corps was the left of the Army of the Cumberland’s advance to Peachtree Creek.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-16.)
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 18, 1924.
Location. 33° 53.307′ N, 84° 23.863′ W. Marker is in Sandy Springs, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of Powers Ferry Road NW and Mount Paran Road NW, on the right when traveling north on Powers Ferry Road NW. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30328, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hascall’s Div. Camped (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Galloway School
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 940 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
