Near Hampton in Clayton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cavalry Action at Lovejoy's Station
Photographed By David Seibert, May 7, 2011
1. Cavalry Action at Lovejoy's Station Marker
Inscription.
Cavalry Action at Lovejoy's Station. . On the night of Nov. 15, 1864, the 3rd Cavalry Division of General Sherman’s army [US], which had left Atlanta early that morning on its destructive March to the Sea, camped on the west bank of Flint River near Jonesboro (6 miles N). This division, commanded by Brig. Gen. J. L. Kilpatrick, USA, had marched past East Point and turned down Flint River to cover the right flank. Near Jonesboro, Murray’s brigade had crossed the river, attacked Iverson’s smaller cavalry command [CS], driven it from the town, and retired to the west bank to camp with the division. , On Nov. 16th, Kilpatrick moved south through Jonesboro toward Lovejoy's Station (1 mile SE). After skirmishing heavily most of the way, he found Iverson, with two 3-inch guns, occupying earthworks constructed east and west of this point by the Army of Tennessee [CS] after evacuating Atlanta in September. , Murray’s brigade assaulted the position. The 3rd Kentucky and 8th Indiana cavalry regiments, supported by the 10th Wisconsin Battery, charged on foot and carried the works. Mounting quickly, the 3rd Kentucky, followed by the 2nd Kentucky, charged with the saber, captured the guns and forty prisoners, and drove Iverson toward Bear Creek Station (Hampton), 5 miles SE.
On the night of Nov. 15, 1864, the 3rd Cavalry Division of General Sherman’s army [US], which had left Atlanta early that morning on its destructive March to the Sea, camped on the west bank of Flint River near Jonesboro (6 miles N). This division, commanded by Brig. Gen. J. L. Kilpatrick, USA, had marched past East Point and turned down Flint River to cover the right flank. Near Jonesboro, Murray’s brigade had crossed the river, attacked Iverson’s smaller cavalry command [CS], driven it from the town, and retired to the west bank to camp with the division.
On Nov. 16th, Kilpatrick moved south through Jonesboro toward Lovejoy's Station (1 mile SE). After skirmishing heavily most of the way, he found Iverson, with two 3-inch guns, occupying earthworks constructed east and west of this point by the Army of Tennessee [CS] after evacuating Atlanta in September.
Murray’s brigade assaulted the position. The 3rd Kentucky and 8th Indiana cavalry regiments, supported by the 10th Wisconsin Battery, charged on foot and carried the works. Mounting quickly, the 3rd Kentucky, followed by the 2nd Kentucky, charged with the saber, captured the guns and forty prisoners, and drove Iverson toward Bear Creek Station (Hampton), 5 miles SE.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission
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. (Marker Number 031-22.)
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, and the Sherman’s March to the Sea series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1780.
Location. 33° 26.917′ N, 84° 19.467′ W. Marker is near Hampton, Georgia, in Clayton County. Marker is at the intersection of Tara Boulevard (U.S. 41) and McDonough Road, on the right when traveling north on Tara Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampton GA 30228, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Looking north on Tara Boulevard (US Highway 41) toward Jonesboro
Photographed By David Seibert, May 7, 2011
4. Cavalry Action at Lovejoy's Station Marker
Looking at the intersection of McDonough Road (on the left) and Tara Boulevard, US 41, ahead at the traffic light
Photographed By David Seibert, May 7, 2011
5. Cavalry Action at Lovejoy's Station Marker
Looking at the intersection of McDonough Road (on the left) and Tara Boulevard, US 41, ahead at the traffic light
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,364 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 11, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.