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

Site: Old Red Oak P.O. 1864

Photographed By David Seibert, December 2, 2012

1. Site: Old Red Oak P.O. 1864 Marker

Inscription. Siege operations on the Atlanta front having failed, the Federals moved against the 2 R. R. S. of it. Howard’s Army of the Tenn., Thomas’ Army of the Cumberland & Schofield’s Army of the Ohio, struck the A. & W.P.R.R at this point.

Several miles of the track were destroyed between East Point & Fairburn, Aug. 28, 29.

Aug. 30, the move E against the Macon R.R. began: Howard, from Shadnor Ch. via Bethsaida Ch. to Renfroe’s & Jonesboro; Thomas & Schofield from Red Oak to Rough and Ready. This foray against the 2 R.R., & the 2 days of battle at Jonesboro (Aug. 31, Sept. 1) ended the campaign.

Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-168.)

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 day of the year for for this entry is September 1.

Location. 33° 36.667′ N, 84° 31.35′ W. Marker is in College Park, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of Roosevelt Highway (U.S. 29) and Welcome All Road, on the right when traveling east on Roosevelt Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30349, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Shadnor Baptist Church (approx. 2½ miles away); Mt. Gilead M. E. Church

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(approx. 4 miles away); Historic Mt. Gilead (approx. 4.1 miles away); Old Campbell County (approx. 4½ miles away); 14th A.C. at Shoal Creek Church (approx. 4½ miles away); Site: Shoal Cr. Church (approx. 4½ miles away); Hart Cemetery (approx. 4.6 miles away); Howard's March to Jonesboro (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College Park.

Photographed By David Seibert, December 2, 2012

2. Site: Old Red Oak P.O. 1864 Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, December 2, 2012

3. Site: Old Red Oak P.O. 1864 Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, December 2, 2012

4. Site: Old Red Oak P.O. 1864 Marker

Looking southwest on Roosevelt Highway (US Highway 29); the traffic light is at Welcome All Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 832 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 2, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.