Northlake in Atlanta in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site: Henderson’s Mill

Photographed By David Seibert, March 20, 2010

1. Site: Henderson’s Mill Marker

Inscription. Some 300 ft N.W. stood the ante and post bellum grist mill owned and operated by Greenville Henderson (1792-1869) and his son Rufus (1823-1872). The flat, left and rt. of this road was the mill pond area; the mill was demolished, 1911.

During the march of the Federal Army of the Tenn. from Roswell to Decatur, Logan’s 15th A.C. detoured from Shallow Ford Rd. at Rainey’s and moved to Browning’s Court House (TUCKER) to support Garrard’s foray on the Georgia R.R.

For strategic reasons -- and lack of water at Browning’s, the corp. withdrew here and camped night of July 18, 1864. Its march to Decatur was resumed the next day.

Erected 1985 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 044-18.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 18, 1865.

Location. 33° 51.599′ N, 84° 15.143′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in DeKalb County. It is in Northlake. Marker is on Henderson Mill Road, 0.1 miles south of Midvale Road, on the right when traveling north.

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The marker is at the exit of the St. Bede's Episcopal Church parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 Henderson Mill Road, Atlanta GA 30345, 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. The March to Decatur (approx. 0.8 miles away); Logan's 15th & Blair's 17th A.C. to Decatur (approx. 0.8 miles away); Logan’s Corps Moves to Henderson’s Mill (approx. 1½ miles away); Dodge's & Blair's Columns Separate (approx. 1.7 miles away); Site: Blake’s Mill (approx. 2 miles away); Browning's Court House (approx. 2.1 miles away); Garrard & Lightburn to Stone Mountain (approx. 2.1 miles away); Federal Left Wing to Decatur (approx. 2.3 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 at this location erected by the Georgia Historical Commission.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 20, 2010

2. Site: Henderson’s Mill Marker

Looking northeast on Henderson Mill Road, with the exit from St. Bede's parking lot to the right

Photographed By David Seibert, March 20, 2010

3. Site: Henderson’s Mill Marker

The marker and the St. Bede's parking lot, site of the mill pond

Photographed By David Seibert, March 20, 2010

4. Site: Henderson’s Mill Marker

Looking southwest on Henderson Mill Road

Henderson Mill Creek image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 20, 2010

5. Henderson Mill Creek

The Creek passes under Henderson Mill Road slightly east of the site of the mill.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,214 times since then and 94 times this year. Last updated on March 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.