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

French’s Division Hood’s Left Flank

Photographed By David Seibert, August 8, 2009

1. French’s Division Hood’s Left Flank Marker

Inscription. July 20. 1864. The right of Gen. S. F. French’s div. of Stewart’s A. C. [CS] rested on DeFoor's Fy. Rd. -- the left, being at Casey’s Hill 1.5 miles W., during the Battle of Peachtree Creek.

While Walthall’s & Loring’s divs. attacked the Federal 20th A. C. at Collier Rd., French’s 3 brigades were on Walthall’s left, & by demonstrations in force engaged the attention of the 14th A. C. [US], thereby preventing its unlimited participation in the battle.

The high knoll west of here (at Davis’ Circle), topped by a formidable redoubt, was a part of French’s entrenched line.

Erected 1984 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 060-68.)

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, 1863.

Location. 33° 48.219′ N, 84° 25.294′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. Marker is on Davis Circle, 0 miles west of Defoor Avenue NW, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30318, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Outer Defense Line (approx. 0.4 miles away); French's Line (approx. 0.6 miles away);

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The Hiram Embry Plantation (approx. 0.6 miles away); Maj. William C. Preston C.S.A (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Mt. Zion Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Reynolds’ Brigade at the Ravine (approx. 0.7 miles away); Disputed Passage (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rt. Of 20th A.C. Line (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

More about this marker. This marker replaced an earlier marker of the same title and text on this location erected by the Georgia Historical Commission.

Photographed By David Seibert, August 8, 2009

2. French’s Division Hood’s Left Flank Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, August 8, 2009

3. French’s Division Hood’s Left Flank Marker

Looking east on Davis Circle, toward DeFoor Road

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,040 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.