Jonesboro in Clayton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Attack by Lee's Corps

Photographed By David Seibert, April 12, 2009

1. Attack by Lee's Corps Marker

Inscription. Gen. Hood's move to checkmate the Federal foray at Jonesboro on the one remaining railroad entering Atlanta, resulted in two major engagements August 31 & September 1, 1864.

Aug. 31. A concerted attack on the Fed. 15th A. C. between the town & Flint River westward, was made by Hardee's & S. D. Lee's corps [CS], the former advancing from below the town - the latter, in this sector, above it.

Lee's three divisions, Anderson's, Clayton's, & Stevenson's, moved directly on the intrenched front of the Federal forces at the river, but lacking adequate support on their left, Lee's troops were forced to abandon the field.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 031-15.)

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 month for this entry is September 1910.

Location. 33° 31.861′ N, 84° 21.63′ W. Marker is in Jonesboro, Georgia, in Clayton County. Marker is at the intersection of Fayetteville Road (Georgia Route 54) and North Avenue (Georgia Route 138), on the right when traveling south on Fayetteville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jonesboro GA 30236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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marker. The March to the Sea (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Jonesboro The First Day (approx. 0.4 miles away); Two Days of Battle at Jonesboro (approx. 0.4 miles away); Patrick Cleburne Confederate Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battlefield Landmark (approx. 0.4 miles away); Unknown Confederate Soldiers Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Warren House (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Warren House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonesboro.

Photographed By David Seibert, April 12, 2009

2. Attack by Lee's Corps Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, April 12, 2009

3. Attack by Lee's Corps Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,415 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.