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

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West Side Siege Line

Photographed By David Seibert, August 6, 2011

1. West Side Siege Line Marker

Inscription. Howard’s Army of the Tenn. 3 corps), which had fought E. of Atlanta July 22, were shifted to this area West of the city, July 27, 28, 1864. Dodge’s 16th and Blair’s 17th A.C. were aligned along Chapel Rd. which, in 1864, led S.W. directly to Ezra Ch. (MOZLEY PARK), where the line was prolonged westward by the 15th corps.

This shift of Federal forces was a thrust at the 2 railroads entering the city from the S.W. at East Point. After the Battle of Ezra Church, July 28, siege operations were pushed E. toward Atlanta by these troops, together with the 14th and 23d corps, which prolonged the line S. to the Campbellton Road.

Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-140.)

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 date for this entry is July 22, 1655.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 33° 45.778′ N, 84° 26′ W. Marker was in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It was in Hunter Hills. Marker was at the intersection of Chappell Road and Rome Drive, on the right when traveling south on Chappell Road. The marker is just south

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of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard (formerly Simpson Road). Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Davis' Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fire Station No. 16 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Theodore “Tiger” Flowers (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Battle of Ezra Church / The Preliminary Operations (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Union Dispositions (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Confederate Attack (approx. 0.7 miles away); Battle of Ezra Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Clayton's Div., Lee's A.C. (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed By David Seibert, August 6, 2011

2. West Side Siege Line Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 609 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on September 16, 2023, by Amanda Zimmer of Atlanta, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.