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

Site of Old Cheshire Bridge

Photographed By David Seibert, March 20, 2010

1. Site of Old Cheshire Bridge Marker

Inscription. The original Cheshire Bridge Road, crossing N. Fork Peachtree Cr. at this point, was the route taken by two divisions of Howard’s 4th A. C. moving to occupy a gap in the Federal line between Peachtree Rd. and Schofield's 23rd A. C. posted S. of Durand’s Mill (Briarcliff Road).

July 19, 1864. Stanley’s div. was opposed by Confederate cav. which burned the bridge & progress was delayed until it was rebuilt. Stanley camped S.E. near the county line.

July 20. Wood’s div. followed -- brought forward from Buckhead by Howard who had returned from Stanley’s camp for that purpose.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-21.)

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 1943.

Location. 33° 49.532′ N, 84° 21.103′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. Marker is at the intersection of Buford Highway (U.S. 23) and Shady Valley Drive, on the right when traveling east on Buford Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30324, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Between the Peachtree Cr. Forks (approx. 0.6

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miles away); Stanley & Wood March To Durand's Mill (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Saga of Gold Tooth John (approx. 1.4 miles away); King's Brigade (approx. 1.6 miles away); 4th A.C. at Buckhead (approx. 1.7 miles away); Durand's Mill (approx. 1.8 miles away); Meet You at the Buck's Head / The Commercial Core Reimagined (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Buckhead Theatre / The Social Center Reimagined (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 20, 2010

2. Site of Old Cheshire Bridge Marker

Looking east on Buford Highway toward the North Fork or Peachtree Creek and the site of Old Cheshire Bridge. The bridge is now six lanes of concrete (the last car is on the bridge). The marker can barely be seen to the right in the brush.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 20, 2010

3. Site of Old Cheshire Bridge Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, March 20, 2010

4. Site of Old Cheshire Bridge Marker

Looking west, the marker is in the right of the brush in the foreground

Photographed By David Seibert, March 20, 2010

5. Site of Old Cheshire Bridge Marker

Looking west on Buford Highway; the intersection in the distance is at North Druid Hills Road

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,163 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 21, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.