Grant Park in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Allen Fuller
Born April 15, 1836 • Died Dec. 28, 1905
— Captain, Independent State Troops of Ga. C.S.A. —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2012
1. William Allen Fuller Monument
On April 12, 1862, Captain Fuller pursued and after a race of 90 miles, from Big Shanty northward on the Western & Atlantic Railroad, re-captured the historic war-engine "General" which had been seized by 22 Federal soldiers in disguise, thereby preventing the destruction of the bridges of the railroad and the consequent dismemberment of the Confederacy.
Erected by the Fuller Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1571.
Location. 33° 44.96′ N, 84° 22.465′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Grant Park. Marker is in Oakland Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta GA 30312, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Julia Carlisle Withers (here, next to this marker); Colonel Joseph F. Burke (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Hamilton Stephens (about 400 feet away); Dr. Daniel Cornelius O'Keefe (about 400 feet away); Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, Ga. (about 500 feet away); "Out in the Rain"
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Also see . . .
1. William Allen Fuller Papers at the Atlanta History Center. (Submitted on April 25, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta. (Submitted on April 25, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2012
2. William Allen Fuller Monument
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2012
3. William Allen Fuller Monument
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2012
4. William Allen Fuller Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 25, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
