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

Davis’ Hill

By David Seibert, August 6, 2011

1. Davis' Hill Marker

Inscription. The hill N. of the Chapel Rd. intersection was thus named after occupation & intrenching by Gen. J.C. Davis’ 2d Div., 14th A.C., July 22, when the Army of the Cumberland [US] moved up from Peachtree Cr. to the siege line facing the N. sector of Atlanta’s defenses. Davis’ position here formed the Right of the siege until July 28.

From this hill Sherman directed Howard (com’d’g. Army of the Tenn., vice McPherson deceased) to align his 3 corps -- the 15th, 16th, & 17th -- S. along Chapel Rd., facing E. The shift of these troops from the E. to the W. side of Atlanta, began a move upon the 2 remaining railroads.

Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-137.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the Georgia Historical Society/Commission marker series.

Location. 33° 46.286′ N, 84° 26.022′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway (U.S. 278) and Chappell Road, on the right when traveling west on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30314, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

By David Seibert, August 6, 2011

2. Davis' Hill Marker

flies. The Errant Line (was about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been reported missing. ); West Side Siege Line (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fire Station No. 16 (approx. 0.9 miles away); Theodore “Tiger” Flowers (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gen. Cleburne's H’dq’rs. (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been reported missing. ); Confederate Army Command Changed (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been reported missing. ); Headquarters of General Joseph E. Johnston (approx. 1.2 miles away); Site of Ezra Church (was approx. 1.3 miles away but has been reported missing. ). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Categories. • War, US Civil •

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on August 7, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.