Morningside-Lenox Park in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Stanley’s & Wood’s Sector

Photographed By David Seibert, September 6, 2009

1. Stanley’s & Wood’s Sector Marker

Inscription. A point in the intrenched line of the Federal 4th A.C., July 20-22, 1864. Stanley’s & Wood’s divs. marched to this sector from Buckhead via Old Cheshire Bridge Rd., LaVista, Williams Mill & Johnson Rds., crossing S. Fork of Peachtree Creek at Durand’s Mill.

These troops were shifted E. from Peachtree Rd. to fill an interval between that rd. & the 23rd A.C. on Briarcliff. They faced the salient angle of Atlanta’s outer defense line 1/4 mi. S. held by Stevenson’s div., Cheatham’s A.C. [CS].

Early the 22d, Cheatham withdrew to the city; 4th & 23d A.C. troops advanced to the siege line at the Augustus Hurt house.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-74.)

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 July 1785.

Location. 33° 47.858′ N, 84° 20.981′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Morningside-Lenox Park. Marker is at the intersection of Lenox Road NE and Johnson Road NE, on the left when traveling south on Lenox Road NE. The marker is in the small park in the median at the intersection of the two roads. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30306, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 4th A.C. at Durand's Mill (approx. 0.8 miles away); Closing the Gap (approx. 0.8 miles away); Historic Ground (approx. 0.8 miles away); Durand's Mill (approx. 0.9 miles away); Wood’s Div. 4th Corps (approx. one mile away); Stevenson's Division (approx. 1.1 miles away); Bate’s Division (approx. 1.4 miles away); Between the Peachtree Cr. Forks (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed By David Seibert, September 6, 2009

2. Stanley’s & Wood’s Sector Marker

Looking northeast at the median and park; Johnson Road is to the right

Photographed By David Seibert, September 6, 2009

3. Stanley’s & Wood’s Sector Marker

Looking northwest at the median and park; Lenox Road is to the left

Photographed By David Seibert, September 6, 2009

4. Stanley’s & Wood’s Sector Marker

Looking south; the marker can barely be seen to the left in the landscaping. Johnson Road is to the left, and North Decatur Road is in the distance, at the traffic signal.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,077 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.