Marker Logo HMdb.org THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
 
 
 
 
 
 
513 entries match your criteria. The first 100 are listed.                                               Next 100 

 
 

Historical Markers and War Memorials in Fulton County, Georgia

 
Clickable Map of Fulton County, Georgia and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Fulton County, GA (513) Carroll County, GA (22) Cherokee County, GA (8) Clayton County, GA (52) Cobb County, GA (239) Coweta County, GA (26) DeKalb County, GA (112) Douglas County, GA (3) Fayette County, GA (14) Forsyth County, GA (10) Gwinnett County, GA (107)  FultonCounty(513) Fulton County (513)  CarrollCounty(22) Carroll County (22)  CherokeeCounty(8) Cherokee County (8)  ClaytonCounty(52) Clayton County (52)  CobbCounty(239) Cobb County (239)  CowetaCounty(26) Coweta County (26)  DeKalbCounty(112) DeKalb County (112)  DouglasCounty(3) Douglas County (3)  FayetteCounty(14) Fayette County (14)  ForsythCounty(10) Forsyth County (10)  GwinnettCounty(107) Gwinnett County (107)
Atlanta is the county seat for Fulton County
Adjacent to Fulton County, Georgia
      Carroll County (22)  
      Cherokee County (8)  
      Clayton County (52)  
      Cobb County (239)  
      Coweta County (26)  
      DeKalb County (112)  
      Douglas County (3)  
      Fayette County (14)  
      Forsyth County (10)  
      Gwinnett County (107)  
 
Touch name on this list to highlight map location.
Touch blue arrow, or on map, to go there.
1 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 14 — Alpharetta Business District
Alpharetta was formed in 1858 and soon after, a thriving business district was developed. Many of the businesses had two entrances, with one facing the Milton County Courthouse on Norcross Street, now South Main Street, and the other facing National . . . Map (db m57391) HM
2 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 15 — Alpharetta Business District
South of Jones Alley buildings have housed many businesses including A.G. Carroll store, Shirley Brothers Mercantile c. 1910, Jones Merchandise c. 1914, Teasley Ford Motor dealership, Milton County Bank c. 1910, Q.A. Wills Merchandise, Louie E. . . . Map (db m57392) HM
3 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 16 — Alpharetta Business District
One South Main Street housed a general merchandise store operated by J.A. Oliver until 1920. Later it became Jones Grocery, Lively Grocery and Talmage Burgess Grocery. In the mid 1950s, Phillips Variety Store opened. Three South Main Street has . . . Map (db m57394) HM
4 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 3 — Alpharetta First United Methodist Churchcirca 1834
The Methodist Church was part of the Forsyth Circuit of the Cherokee District. Methodist camp meetings were held near this spot in the early 1830s, and there was a meeting house as early as 1834. On April 1, 1871, Isham Teasley, one of the original . . . Map (db m56732) HM
5 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — Alpharetta Hotel Site
The property was the original location of the Alpharetta Hotel built by Bob Webb in 1908. The hotel was torn down in the 1970’s. It once housed a Boarding House for single school teachers which was operated by Lillian Teasley. It was the home . . . Map (db m60550) HM
6 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — B. F. Shirley Homecirca 1910
This Queen Anne home was built by Mr. Benjamin Franklin Shirley using a Sears Roebuck house pattern. Features include a nine-room interior, a veranda, and exterior stairs leading to the second floor. Renovations have been made, but the original . . . Map (db m56866) HM
7 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 11 — Dodd Hotelcirca 1870
Dodd Hotel was owned by James Madison Dodd, a businessman and Milton County Constable. He was born in 1828 and died in 1895. Dodd operated a livery stable and barn on the north side of Dodd Hotel Street, now Milton Avenue. The hotel boarded cotton . . . Map (db m56138) HM
8 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — First Baptist Church of Alpharettacirca 1905
In 1903, a group of women who met weekly for prayer and Bible study began collecting offerings. From those collections, the women purchased a sixty by one hundred foot lot and began construction of the First Baptist Church. The project was completed . . . Map (db m56841) HM
Paid Advertisement
9 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — Future Farmers of America Log Cabin1935
Over one hundred members of Milton High School's Future Farmers of America built this rustic cabin. Teacher P. L. Elkins provided seed money and oversight for the project. The purpose of the project was to give the young men an opportunity to learn . . . Map (db m58911) HM
10 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 10 — Future Farmers of America Log Cabin1935
Over one hundred members of Milton High School's Future Farmers of America built this rustic cabin. Teacher P.L. Elkins provided seed money and oversight for the project. The purpose of the project was to give the young men an opportunity to learn . . . Map (db m58910) HM
11 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 2 — J.J. Webb and Sons Building1910
J.J. Webb’s two-story brick building housed many businesses including Shirley Brothers store, Milton County Bank, Buren Weatherford Grocery and Bates Grocery. In 1934, C.P. Brady and Sons purchased the building, where they operated a Chevrolet . . . Map (db m56402) HM
12 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 5 — Lewis-Manning House1895
Colonel Tom Lewis, an Atlanta Attorney, built the five-bedroom Queen Anne-style house from bricks made in the pasture behind the house. There are rock foundations under each room. The inside walls are 12 inches thick, there are fireplaces in every . . . Map (db m56108) HM
13 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 7 — Manning Mercantilecirca 1910
James H. and Thomas H. Manning operated Manning Mercantile store in a wooden building that burned in 1902. It was replaced by a one-story brick building, which later housed the U.S. Post Office, Bates Grocery, Cowart Shoe Shop, Cook Shoe Shop, and . . . Map (db m56405) HM
14 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 17 — Mansell House1910
The Mansell House was built by Robert Mansell of South Carolina for his wife, Maude Dorris. It is a Queen Anne-style clapboard farm house built from pine trees located on the site. It has heart pine floors, 12-foot ceilings, and a fireplace in each . . . Map (db m56231) HM
15 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 6 — New Prospect Campgroundcirca 1835 Reported missing
The campground was located to the immediate west of the intersection of North Main and Cumming Streets. The location included several springs and its proximity to westward routes made the area a suitable overnight camp location for travelers. With . . . Map (db m56239) HM
16 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 4 — Norman House1910
The house is a Queen Anne-style cottage and was built of brick and wood for $1,500. A six-room home with heart pine flooring, plate glass windows, a fireplace in every room and a large porch. The house survives as originally built and includes . . . Map (db m56104) HM
17 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 060-25A — Old Milton County
This was the Courthouse of Milton County at the time it was merged with Fulton County Jan. 1, 1932. When the County was created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 18, 1857, it was named for Homer V. Milton, General in the War of 1812, though some claim . . . Map (db m21434) HM
Paid Advertisement
18 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 12 — Oliver-Waters-McCollum Warehousescirca 1910
Originally the three buildings faced the National Highway, now Old Roswell Road, which was the main road from Roswell to Dahlonega. A brick facade was added in the 1970s. In 1909, John A. Oliver constructed the two-story Oliver warehouse. The first . . . Map (db m56164) HM
19 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 8 — R.J. Webb Building1907
R.J. Webb built the two-story brick Webb Hotel, later known as the Alpharetta Hotel. The hotel lobby fronted Milton Avenue. Hotel residents included Milton County court attendees and school teachers. Businesses that faced Main Street included Norman . . . Map (db m56420) HM
20 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 13 — Skelton-Teasley House1856
The brick home was built for the family of Dr. Oliver P. Skelton, physician, postmaster and Ordinary of Milton County. His son-in-law John I. Teasley, a cotton planter, subsequently occupied it. This Greek Revival style house has four rooms, a . . . Map (db m56134) HM
21 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — Spence House
Farmers Bascom and Oma Spence purchased this 19th century farmhouse in 1918. Their families had lived in North Fulton and Forsyth Counties since the 1840s. The house sits on tree trunks cut on the property. Two wings were later added and the most . . . Map (db m109126) HM
22 Georgia, Fulton County, Alpharetta — 9 — Webb Guano Housecirca 1901
James Madison Dodd sold the property, which had been used for a livery stable, to R.J. & J.J. Webb. The Webbs built the first section of the building, called the Webb Guano House. The original structure was of concrete blocks, heavy beams and thick . . . Map (db m56116) HM
23 Georgia, Fulton County, Ansley Park — 61 16th Street Apartment Building
61 16th Street has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior 1924Map (db m197657) HM
24 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta — 60-32 — Lugenia Burns Hope(1871-1947)
Social activist Lugenia Burns Hope was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Following her father’s death, her family moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she became involved in social work. In 1897, she married Dr. John Hope and the couple moved to Atlanta, . . . Map (db m235239) HM
25 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta — 60-33 — National Medical Association: Medicine in the Civil Rights Movement
The National Medical Association (NMA) was founded in 1895 when African-American physicians met at Atlanta's Cotton States and International Exposition. Formally established here at First Congregational Church, the NMA served as a professional . . . Map (db m238138) HM
26 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta — 60-12 — Rush Memorial Congregational Church
In the spring of 1960, students from Atlanta University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Clark, Morehouse, Morris Brown, and Spelman colleges formed the Atlanta Student Movement and joined thousands of other students throughout the South . . . Map (db m234845) HM
Paid Advertisement
27 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Adair Park — Stewart Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church South
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior March 2, 1989Map (db m187127) HM
28 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Adams Park — 060-161 — Confederate Entrenchments: 1864
This line of works in Adams Park is one of the few remaining sections of the exterior portion of Atlanta's defenses designed as a barrier to Federal attempts to cut the two railroads that enter the city from the S.W. Built about August 1 it joined . . . Map (db m18820) HM
29 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Ansley Park — Ansley Park
has been placed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Est. 1904 • Listed 1979Map (db m187679) HM
30 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Ansley Park — 060-72 — Bate’s Division
The outer Atlanta defense line crossed Clear Cr. a short distance S.W. of Walker’s (or Jones’) Mill (just below the present R.R. bridge). July 20, 1864. The right of Bate’s division (rt. of Hardee’s corps) (CSA) rested on Clear Creek. From this . . . Map (db m17293) HM
31 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Ansley Park — 060-26B — Habersham Memorial Hall
Joseph Habersham Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was organized February 12, 1900 at the Executive Mansion. Mrs. William Lawson Peel, first Regent and Mrs. Allen D. Candler, wife of the governor, were among the five . . . Map (db m30510) HM
32 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Ardmore — 060-36 — Coburn's Brigade
Four regiments ~ 33d & 85th Ind., 19th Mich. & 22d Wis. ~ Col. John Coburn’s brigade, Ward’s 3d div., 20th A.C., were posted in this sector ~ the 22d Wis. on the ridge as skirmishers, the other three in the ravine N. of the road. The left of . . . Map (db m16382) HM
33 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Ardmore — 060-35 — Featherston’s Brigade
Gen. W.S. Featherston’s Mississippi brigade of Loring’s div., Stewart’s A.C., [CS] together with Scott’s brigade (on his left), advanced from trenches at & near Loring’s Hill, .9 miles S.W. Traversing a broken area of tangled forest, the brigade . . . Map (db m16380) HM
34 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Ardmore — 060-84 — Old Montgomery Fy. Rd.
A section of the old Montgomery Ferry Road ran N.W. from Geo. W. Collier’s house (Land Lot 104) & crossed Peachtree Road (below Palisades). This point, on the old rd. is S.W. of the site of the war-time house of Andrew J. Collier which stood until . . . Map (db m16517) HM
35 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Ardmore — 060-33 — The Mississippi Brigade
Brig. Gen. W. S. Featherston ~ Loring’s div. It consisted of the 40th, 31st, 22d, 3d & 33d regts., (deployment sequence W. to E.) Stigler’s sharpshooters in skirmish line. Brigade was on extreme rt. of Stewart’s A.C., joining Hardee’s A.C. which . . . Map (db m29381) HM
Paid Advertisement
36 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Ardmore — 060-34 — Wood's Brigade
Col. James Wood's brigade, Ward’s div., [US] was the left of the 20th A.C. line. It was posted in the ravine N. of Collier Rd. where its left joined Kimball’s brigade. Newton’s div. 4th A.C. Featherston’s [CS] attack was delayed by skirmishers . . . Map (db m16381) HM
37 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Argonne Forest — 060-27 — 20th A.C.; Pace's Fy. Rd.
July 18, 1864. Hooker’s Federal 20th Corps, occupied this sector between Howard’s 4th at Buckhead, on the left, & Palmer’s 14th, on the right, at Howell Mill Road. Williams’ & Geary’s divs. of the 20th, camped in this vicinity that night, while . . . Map (db m22889) HM
38 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Atkins Park — 060-78 — Old Williams Mill Rd.
The old Williams Mill Rd. crossed the Fulton-DeKalb Co. line here; it was identical with Briarcliff to this point where it continued S.W., crossing Highland at North Avenue. July 20, 1864. The Fed. 23d A.C., having camped on the Paden . . . Map (db m28959) HM
39 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Atlanta University Center — An Appeal for Human RightsMarch 9, 1960
In March of 1960, students of the six colleges comprising the Atlanta University Center, having decided to challenge the scourge of segregation in public and private facilities of Atlanta, presented a manifesto entitled “An Appeal for Human . . . Map (db m185984) HM
40 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Atlanta University Center — 60-11 — Atlanta Student Movement
In February 1960, here at the site of Yates and Milton Drugstore, three students from Morehouse College - Lonnie King, Joseph Pierce, and Julian Bond-- began to rally students from Atlanta's other historically black institutions-- . . . Map (db m185906) HM
41 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Atlanta University Center — Atlanta Student Movement Planned
On this site stood Yates and Milton Drug Store, the first African American Business of its kind in Atlanta. It was here that the Atlanta Student Movement was planned on February 4, 1960. Clark College Class of 1961 Dedicated during . . . Map (db m185924) HM
42 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Atlanta University Center — The Atlanta Student Movement1960-1965
In early February 1960, Morehouse College students Lonnie King, Julian Bond, Joseph Pierce and other students met here at the site of the former Yates & Milton Drug Store-an informal gathering place for students of the Atlanta University Center. . . . Map (db m185926) HM
43 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Audobon Forest — 060-159 — Battle of Utoy Creek
Federal siege operations not only involved the encircling line of Atlanta's defenses, but threatened the 2 railroads S.W. of the city. Pursuant thereto, Federal forces after the Battle of Ezra Church were shifted S., only to be confronted by a line . . . Map (db m71443) HM
44 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Audobon Forest — 060-160 — The Embattled Ridge
Aug 6, 1864. The ridge just S. (densely wooded at the time) was fortified & held by Gen. W. B. Bate's div., Hardee's A.C. (CSA). It extended west from the Atlanta to East Point works, & blocked further Federal moves toward the railroads. To . . . Map (db m8839) HM
Paid Advertisement
45 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Berkeley Park — 060-90 — Gen. Stewart’s H'dq'rs. Reported missing
Site of the Ira R. Foster house which was occupied as headquarters by Gen. A. P. Stewart, [CS] during military operations N. of Atlanta, July 16-21, 1864. From here were issued the orders directing his troops in the Battle of Peachtree Creek, July . . . Map (db m50625) HM
46 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Bolton — 060-85 — Johnston’s Army Crossed the River
July 5-9, 1864. Johnston Army of Tenn. [CS] held a fortified line N. of the Chattahoochee from Nickajack Cr. to one mile above Peachtree Cr. Federal crossings several miles upriver July 8, making the line untenable, Johnston crossed his . . . Map (db m21506) HM
47 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Bolton — 060-190 — Montgomery Cemetery
On the rise above this marker is the family cemetery of Major J. M. C Montgomery (1770-1842) probably the first white man to settle permanently in what is now Fulton County. A soldier in the War of 1812, Montgomery served under Lt. George R. Gilmer . . . Map (db m21516) HM
48 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Brown Field — 060-150 — Birthplace of Allison Nelson
One mile north where Sandy Creek flows into the Chattahoochee River, was the house of John B. Nelson, owner of Nelson´s Ferry in the 1820´s. His son, Allison Nelson was born there March, 1822. After service in the Mexican War, he was a . . . Map (db m14159) HM
49 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — “The Storyteller”Frank Fleming, Sculptor
Local lore has recorded that in 1838 a hunter hung a deer’s head at about this location in front of Irby’s Tavern. The Henry Irby family owned 803 surrounding acres and the area was designated Irbyville on maps at that time. People started . . . Map (db m53409) HM
50 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-58 — 33d N.J. State Flag
July 20, 1864. To this high ground, 500 yds. in front of Geary’s div. (20th A.C.) [US] on Collier Rd., the 33d N.J. regt., Jones’ brigade, was sent to establish & support a battery position. The regiment had scarcely reached this hill when, in a . . . Map (db m16407) HM
51 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-19 — 4th A.C. at Buckhead
July 18, 1864. Left Wing, Army of the Cumberland [US], having moved from Power’s Fy., cast up a line of intrenchments covering roads leading E., S., & W. Contact was made with the 20th A. C. to the right (on W. Pace’s Fy. Rd.) & to the left with . . . Map (db m22297) HM
52 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-65 — Battle at Moore’s Mill
July 19, 1864. Morgan’s brigade (Davis’ div.), 14th A.C., was posted on the rt. of Dilworth’s brigade to support his crossing of Peachtree Creek at junction with Green Bone Cr. Morgan faced destructive fire from Confederate forces on the high bluff . . . Map (db m35687) HM
53 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 25 — Battle of Peach Tree CreekLoring's Attack — Atlanta Campaign Heritage Trail —
At 4:30 p.m. on July 20, 1864, 2,700 Confederate soldiers in two brigades of Major General William W Loring's division attacked the Federal '20th Corps, aligned north of Collier Road. "The enemy was in plain view about 700 yards distant occupying . . . Map (db m142521) HM
Paid Advertisement
54 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-31 — Battlefield of Peachtree Creek
Lt. Gen. John B. Hood, on taking command of the Army of Tennessee [CS], July 18, 1864, began aggressive action against the Federal approach to Atlanta from upper Chattahoochee crossings. July 20. Hood’s 1st move was to attack Thomas’ Army of the . . . Map (db m14415) HM
55 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — Brookhaven Historic DistrictNational Register of Historic Places Reported missing
Historic Brookhaven is the first planned golf club community in Georgia, having been built around the Capital City Country Club between 1910 and 1940.Map (db m14357) HM
56 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — Brookhaven Historic DistrictNational Register of Historic Places Reported missing
Historic Brookhaven is the first planned golf club community in Georgia, having been built around the Capital City Country Club between 1910 and 1940.Map (db m14358) HM
57 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — Civil War Siege Cannon
The Union Army used this cannon during the American Civil War, which was fought between 1861 and 1865. Called a siege cannon, it was too big and heavy to be used in most battles. Instead, it was used during sieges, which were lengthy assaults . . . Map (db m88227) HM
58 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — Clement Hoffman Stevens"A Man of Many Talents and Great Accomplishment"
One mile south from this point, near the current corner of Wycliff Road and 28th Street, a gallant Confederate soldier known to his men as the “Rock” was mortally wounded by an artillery round while leading an assault against entrenched . . . Map (db m142547) HM
59 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-39 — Collier's Mill
150 ft. down stream, on the right bank of Tanyard Branch, stood an ante-bellum grist mill built & operated by Andrew J. Collier, pioneer resident of this area. (1827-1887). A notable landmark at the time of the Battle of Peachtree Creek - July 20, . . . Map (db m16497) HM
60 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-66 — Disputed Passage
July 19, 1864. The 1st crossing of Peachtree Cr., by Federal 14th A.C. troops, was at the junction of Green Bone Cr., 3/4 mi. N. of here. Two regts. of Dilworth’s brigades (Davis' div.), crossing on a log, were at once assailed by skirmishers of . . . Map (db m21496) HM
61 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-53 — Federal Crossings
Opposition by Confederate forces to Federal crossings of Peachtree Cr., were more formidable westward than eastward, because of high, wooded ridges on the south bank. Two days of severe conflict were required by the 14th Corps [US] to effect . . . Map (db m37030) HM
62 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-25B — Federal Right Wing
The rt. wing of the Army of the Cumberland, 14th and 20th A.C., was also the rt. of Sherman´s forces moving on Atlanta from N. & E. The 14th and 20th, having crossed the river at Pace´s Fy., July 27, 1864, moved E. to this intersection with Mt. . . . Map (db m14347) HM
Paid Advertisement
63 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-26A — Federal Right Wing to Peachtree Creek
July 18, 1864. The 14th A.C., which was posted on extreme rt. of the Cumberland Army, left camp at Mt. Paran Rd., crossed Nancy´s Creek & moved S. on Howell Mill Rd. to Peachtree Cr. Mitchell´s brigade of Davis´ div. covered the Ridgewood Rd. area . . . Map (db m14348) HM
64 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-68 — French’s Division Hood’s Left Flank
July 20. 1864. The right of Gen. S. F. French’s div. of Stewart’s A. C. [CS] rested on DeFoor's Fy. Rd. -- the left, being at Casey’s Hill 1.5 miles W., during the Battle of Peachtree Creek. While Walthall’s & Loring’s divs. attacked the Federal . . . Map (db m21504) HM
65 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-38 — Gap in Federal Line
The 129th, 105th Ill. & 70th Ind., the left of Harrison’s brigade, together with the rest of Ward’s div., 20th A.C. [US] were posted in the low ground 350 yds. N., having just crossed Peachtree Creek. No immediate attack was expected. Scott’s [CS] . . . Map (db m29426) HM
66 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-55 — Geary’s Div. to Peachtree Creek
July 19, 1864. Geary’s Div. 20th A.C. [US] camped the previous night on Paces Fy. Rd. (at Arden). Moving S.W. on the ridge E. of Green Bone Cr., by a road more or less identical with Arden, Geary’s intonation was to cross Peachtree Cr. at Howell’s . . . Map (db m23207) HM
67 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-41 — Geary’s Division
July 20, 1864. Gen. J. W. Geary’s 2d div., 20th A.C. [US] occupied this ridge which was some 300 yds. in advance of Williams’ 1st div. on his rt., & Ward’s 3d, on his left -- all facing southward. His three brigades: Candy’s, Jones’ & . . . Map (db m41096) HM
68 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-43 — Geary’s Refused Line
July 20, 1864. Geary’s 20th A.C. div. [US] was massed on this ridge (Candy’s, Ireland’s & Jones’ brigades) in parallel lines on old Collier Rd., its front 400 yds. Eastward. A reconnoissance in force, there was no deployment & being several hundred . . . Map (db m41955) HM
69 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-56 — Geary’s Three Bridges
July 19, 1864. Covered by the fire of Geary’s 12 guns [US] on the ridge N. of the cr., together with the musketry of a heavy skirmish line, the division pioneers hastily built a foot bridge with timbers previously prepared. Ireland’s Brigade . . . Map (db m16516) HM
70 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 60-14 — Gov. John M. Slaton1866-1955
John Marshall Slaton was born in Meriwether County and graduated from the University of Georgia before practicing law in Atlanta. Slaton served in both houses of the Georgia legislature and two terms as governor (1911-12 and 1913-15). While in . . . Map (db m99371) HM
71 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-54 — Green Bone Creek Reported missing
A small tributary of Peachtree Creek, which rises near Pace’s Ferry Road & drains the valley between Arden, Dover, Howell Mill rds. & Moore’s Mill Road; a landmark of military operations in the Summer of 1864. July 19. Federal 14th A.C. troops . . . Map (db m50501) HM
Paid Advertisement
72 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-30 — Hardee at Peachtree Creek
Troops of Gen. W.J. Hardee’s A.C. [CS] were posted in this sector, July 18, 1864, to guard the creek crossings when it was learned that Federal forces were moving toward Atlanta from Pace’s & Power’s Fys., Chattahoochee River. Wheeler’s Cav. . . . Map (db m16426) HM
73 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-71 — Hardee’s Attack
July 20, 1864. At 3:30 P.M., 3 divisions of Hardee’s A.C., [CS] Bate’s, Walker’s, & Maney’s, moved to the attack of Newton’s 4th A.C. div. [US] posted on the ridge 200 yards north of Collier Road. Bate, on the right of the corps, was just west of . . . Map (db m16506) HM
74 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-40A — Harrison’s Brigade
The 5 regts. of Col. Benjamin Harrison’s brigade of Ward’s div. (20th A.C.) [US] were N. of this ridge when the Confederate attack in this sector was made. The brigade was moved forward in support of Geary’s line & deployed astride Tanyard Branch . . . Map (db m16498) HM
75 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-51 — Howell's Mills
A notable ante-bellum land-mark established 1852, by Judge Clark Howell (1811-1882). Two buildings -- grist and sash-sawmills -- which stood on the N. bank, and in the bend of, Peachtree Cr. 1000 ft. west of the present bridge. The old road crossed . . . Map (db m23271) HM
76 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-73 — King's Brigade
July 20, 1864. In Federal advances on Atlanta from the N.E., a gap was left between the 23d A.C. (on Briarcliff Rd.) and Newton’s Div., 4th A.C. on Peachtree Rd. S. of the creek. Two 4th A.C. divisions were shifted E. to occupy the gap. When both . . . Map (db m23247) HM
77 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-48 — Maj. William C. Preston C.S.A
Commanding Artillery Battalion attached to Alexander P. Stewart’s Corps [CS] - killed in action while supervising placement of two sections of Selden’s Ala. Battery, Lt. Chas. W. Lovelace, commanding, near the Embry House, July 20th, 1864, during . . . Map (db m16505) HM
78 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-64 — Moore's Mill
300 yds. downstream stood the structures of Moore’s Mill ~ a sash-sawmill &, lower down, a gristmill connected by a flume with the dam which impounded the waters of Peachtree and Woodall creeks: the ford was below the dam. Thomas Moore . . . Map (db m35689) HM
79 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-70 — Newton’s Division
July 20, 1864. Gen. John Newton’s div., Howard’s 4th A.C., marching S. from Buckhead, relieved T. J. Wood’s div., this side of Peachtree Cr., & moved to this ridge where two brigades were deployed: Kimball’s W. of, & Blake’s E. of, Peachtree Rd. -- . . . Map (db m29417) HM
80 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-44 — O’Neal’s Brigade
O’Neal’s (formerly Cantey’s) brigade, Walthall’s div. [CS] began its assault abreast & on the rt. of Reynolds’. It struck the rt. of Geary’s 20th A.C. div. [US] posted on Collier Rd., forcing Geary to refuse Candy’s brigade (in part) together with . . . Map (db m41956) HM
Paid Advertisement
81 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-45 — O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine
July 20, 1864. Not until O’Neal’s Alabama & Mississippi troops [CS] plunged down the wooded slope from Collier Rd., did the formation of Geary’s [US] refused line & the re-entrant angle created thereby, become apparent to them. Geary’s right . . . Map (db m29414) HM
82 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-20 — Old Cheshire Bridge Road Reported missing
In 1864 the Old Cheshire Bridge Rd., leading E. from Buckhead generally on the trace of the present E. Pace’s Fy. Rd., crossed this area & ran S.E. to N. Fork Peachtree Cr. & beyond. Howard’s 4th A.C. [US], marching from Power’s Ferry, . . . Map (db m53481) HM
83 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-49 — Old Mt. Zion Church
In 1864, Mt. Zion Baptist Church stood on the site of the North Side Park Baptist Church. July 20. The skirmish line of Walthall’s div., Stewart’s A.C., [CS] was astride Howell Mill Rd., just N. of the church. When Reynolds’ & O’Neal’s . . . Map (db m29827) HM
84 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-42 — On Geary's Front
In 1864, Collier Rd. topped the ridge N. Descending the slope E. it crossed the branch below the dam at Collier’s Mill. Geary’s left – Candy’s brigade & Aleshire’s batteries [US] - were aligned along the old road facing south. The 33d N.J. . . . Map (db m16532) HM
85 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-50 — Outer Defense Line
News of Federal crossings of the Chattahoochee July 17, 1864 prompted the building of a defense line N & E of Atlanta, by the forces of Gen. Hood, C.S.A., who assumed command July 18. The E.-W. line crossed Howell Mill Rd. here. Gen. A.P. Stewart’s . . . Map (db m17767) HM
86 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 26 — Peach Tree Creek Crossing Newton Protects Thomas's Left Flank — Atlanta Campaign Heritage Trail —
The new commander of the Army of Tennessee, Confederate General John B. Hood, hoped to destroy one of Union General William T. Sherman's three armies as it crossed Peach Tree Creek. Hood's target was Major General George Thomas's Army of the . . . Map (db m142534) HM
87 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-52 — Reynold’s Brigade
Federal 14th A.C. advancing from Pace’s Fy. (largely on Howell Mill Rd.) were stubbornly resisted by Wheeler’s vastly outnumbered cavalry. Reynold’s Arkansans, Walthall’s div. Stewart’s A.C., were posted N. of the creek, July 14, to support . . . Map (db m23270) HM
88 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-46 — Reynolds’ Brigade at the Ravine
July 20, 1864. Four regiments of Reynolds’ Arkansas brigade, Walthall’s div., Stewart’s A.C., [CS] having deployed abreast at old Mt. Zion Ch., moved in a right oblique across Howell Mill & Collier rds. into the wooded ravine. The assault fell upon . . . Map (db m16515) HM
89 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-59 — Rt. Of 20th A.C. Line
July 20, 1864. In the Battle of Peachtree Cr. the right of the Federal 20th A.C. (Ruger’s brigade, Williams’ div.) rested on Howell Mill Rd. in this vicinity. The line was prolonged W. to the Chattahoochee River by the 14th A.C., R. W. Johnson’s 1st . . . Map (db m23210) HM
90 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-119 — Sardis Methodist Church
Sardis Methodist Church is built on land taken from the Indians by Sy Donaldson and given to the church before this section of the State had been surveyed -- when land was platted by beeswax string, and there were no deeds. Believed to date from . . . Map (db m23340) HM
91 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-37 — Scott's Brigade
On the high hill 500 yds. S. of Collier Rd. the left of Scott’s brigade (27th, 35th &49th Ala., & 12th La.) Loring’s div. [CS] dislodged Geary’s outpost, [US] the 33d N.J. regt. & captured its flag. Pressing forward, the left of Scott’s line . . . Map (db m29288) HM
92 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — 060-21 — Site of Old Cheshire Bridge
The original Cheshire Bridge Road, crossing N. Fork Peachtree Cr. at this point, was the route taken by two divisions of Howard’s 4th A. C. moving to occupy a gap in the Federal line between Peachtree Rd. and Schofield's 23rd A. C. posted S. of . . . Map (db m28934) HM
93 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — Swan House
Swan House was completed in 1928 for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hamilton Inman, heirs to a cotton-brokerage fortune. Named for the swan motif found throughout the interior, the house was designed by architect Philip Trammell Shutze (1890–1982), of . . . Map (db m108769) HM
94 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — Swan House
Completed in 1928, Swan House was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Inman, heirs to a post-Civil War cotton brokerage fortune. The Inmans hired Hentz, Reid and Adler to design the house; Philip Trammell Shutze served as principal architect. Shutze . . . Map (db m197649) HM
95 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — The Battle of Peachtree CreekJuly 20, 1864 — Tablet #1 —
The battle of Peachtree Creek was the first of three desperate Confederate attacks on the armies commanded by Maj. General Wm. T. Sherman which were closing in on Atlanta. Although heavy skirmishing occurred between the Federal right and the . . . Map (db m87187) HM
96 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — The Confederate AttackThe Battle of Peachtree Creek — Tablet #5 —
On July 20th, Hood ordered the attack to begin at 1:00 P.M. Hardee and Stewart were to advance, drive the enemy back to the creek, and then west into the angle formed by the creek and the river; but events east of Atlanta caused the line to be . . . Map (db m87191) HM
97 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — The Confederate Attack, Cont.The Battle of Peachtree Creek — Tablet #6 —
On the right, Harrison placed two regiments across Tanyard Branch, to connect with Candy´s left, and three on the slight rise east of it. Scott´s brigade advanced across the thickly wooded hills between Northside and Whitehall drives, routing the . . . Map (db m87192) HM
98 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — The Federal AdvanceThe Battle of Peachtree Creek — Tablet #3 —
After noon on July 9th, Schofield´s Army of the Ohio (23rd Corps) had forced Johnston to cross the Chattahoochee River that night by a surprise crossing up river at Soap Creek. On the 12th, Howard´s 4th Corps of Thomas´ Army of the Cumberland . . . Map (db m87189) HM
99 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — The Federal Advance, Cont./The Change of CommandThe Battle of Peachtree Creek — Tablet #4 —
The Federal Advance, Cont. It finally reached the golf course area and deployed with Wood´s brigade on the left, Coburn´s in the center and Harrison´s on the right. Earlier, Newton´s division of Howard´s corps had crossed the creek and . . . Map (db m87190) HM
100 Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Buckhead — The Federal Forces Engaged/The Confederate Forces EngagedThe Battle of Peachtree Creek — Tablet #2 —
The Federal Forces Engaged (Sherman’s right wing) The Army of the Cumberland Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas Fourth Corps* 2nd Division Brig. Gen. John Newton (Kimball’s, Blake’s and Bradley’s brigades) Fourteenth Corps** 1st Division . . . Map (db m87188) HM

513 entries matched your criteria. The first 100 are listed above. Next 100 ⊳
 
 
CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisements
Mar. 29, 2024