Sandy Springs in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Isom's Ferry
Photographed By David Seibert, February 10, 2002
1. Isom's Ferry Marker
Inscription.
Isom's Ferry. . Chattahoochee River, at mouth of Soap Cr., .75 mi. N.W., operated in the 1860`s by James Isom. Federal Army records cite it variously as Isham's Ford or Fy., Phillip's Fy., Cavalry Fd. The first of the Federal troops to pass the river was Cox`s div., Schofield's 23d A.C. which crossed at Isom's July 8, and was aligned on this ridge parallel to the river and covering the ferry. Hascall's div. joined July 11 and by the 14th the adjusted corps line connected with the left of Howard's 4th A.C. along the ridge of Mt. Vernon Rd. near Crossroads Ch. John Heard (1835-1931) took over Isom`s Ferry in 1868 and operated it until 1890.
Chattahoochee River, at mouth of Soap Cr., .75 mi. N.W., operated in the 1860`s by James Isom. Federal Army records cite it variously as Isham's Ford or Fy., Phillip's Fy., Cavalry Fd. The first of the Federal troops to pass the river was Cox`s div., Schofield's 23d A.C. which crossed at Isom's July 8, & was aligned on this ridge parallel to the river & covering the ferry. Hascall's div. joined July 11 & by the 14th the adjusted corps line connected with the left of Howard's 4th A.C. along the ridge of Mt. Vernon Rd. near Crossroads Ch.
John Heard (1835-1931) took over Isom`s Ferry in 1868 & operated it until 1890.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-8.)
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 year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 33° 55.263′ N, 84° 25.328′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Sandy Springs. Marker is on Heards Drive, ¼ mile west of Heards Ferry Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in the old Heard Family Cemetery, at the end of Heards Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6065 Heards Drive, Atlanta GA 30328, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Heard Family Cemetery, showing the Isom's Ferry Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,647 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
