On East Court Square (U.S. 29) at South Court Square, on the left when traveling north on East Court Square.
On July 27, 1864, Brig. Gen. E. M. McCook with 3,600 Federal calvary began a raid to destroy railroads south of Atlanta and release 32,000 Federal prisoners at Andersonville. Three miles south of Newnan on July 30th, Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler with . . . — — Map (db m10494) HM
Near Millard Farmer Road 0.4 miles east of Old Corinth Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Battle of Brown's Mill killed or wounded about 100 of McCook's men. Wheeler's casualties probably numbered fewer than 50. "The dead lay around us on every side, singly and in groups and piles; men and horses, - in some cases, apparently . . . — — Map (db m94668) HM
Near Millard Farmer Road 0.4 miles east of Old Corinth Road, on the right when traveling east.
Anxious to avoid a fight, McCook left the 8th Indiana to contend with the
Confederates at the depot while the rest of his command detoured south on the East Newnan Road. Upon reaching Land Lot 38, near Turkey Creek, the column veered to the . . . — — Map (db m94662) HM
Near Millard Farmer Road 0.4 miles east of Old Corinth Road, on the right when traveling east.
Ashby's ambush and Wheeler's headlong assault cut McCook's column to pieces. Most of the raiders dismounted south of the present-day Millard Farmer Road, rallying around a section of the 18th Indiana Battery, which unlimbered next to a log . . . — — Map (db m94665) HM
Near Millard Farmer Road 0.4 miles east of Old Corinth Road, on the right when traveling east.
You are standing on an old farm road where, on July 30, 1864, Union cavalrymen sweltering on tired horses were hurrying toward the Chattahoochee River. Confederate cavalrymen were hiding near the end of the road waiting for them. As the Yankees . . . — — Map (db m94659) HM
On Col. Joe M. Jackson Medal of Honor Highway (Georgia Route 34) at Thomas Overby Drive, on the right when traveling east on Col. Joe M. Jackson Medal of Honor Highway.
William Thomas Overby was born on this site in the 1840s. He enlisted May 31, 1861, in Co. A, 7th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, C.S.A. Later served with the 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, Mosby’s Rangers, and participated in many raids . . . — — Map (db m32064) HM
Near Temple Avenue at Jackson Street, on the left when traveling west.
Colonel Daniel Newnan led a troop of Georgia militia on a raid into Spanish Florida in September 1812 in an attempt to annex Florida to the United States during the War of 1812. Newnan's men engaged a force of Seminole Indians under the command . . . — — Map (db m274077) HM
On Herring Street 0.1 miles north of Jefferson Street ( Route 34), on the left when traveling north.
Here are buried 268 Confederate soldiers, most of whom died of wounds or disease in the several Confederate hospitals located in Newnan. Some were killed in the battle fought south of here, July 30, 1864. Due to the efficiency of the local . . . — — Map (db m32133) HM
On East Court Square (U.S. 29) at Broad Street, on the left when traveling north on East Court Square.
In Newnan between 1862 and 1865 were seven Confederate hospitals - Bragg, Buckner, "College Temple", "Coweta House," Foard, Gamble and Pinson's Springs. More than 10,000 Confederate sick and wounded and about 200 Federal soldiers wounded in the . . . — — Map (db m10492) HM
On East Court Street (U.S. 29) at North Court Street, on the left when traveling north on East Court Street.
Coweta, an original county, was created by Acts of June 9, 1825 and Dec. 11, 1826 from Creek cessions of Jan. 24, 1826 and Mar. 31, 1826. It was named Coweta to perpetuate the fame of the head chief of the Coweta Towns, Gen. William McIntosh, . . . — — Map (db m10497) HM
On East Court Street (U.S. 29) at North Court Street, on the left when traveling north on East Court Street.
(Front of base)
Our Confederate dead,
whom power could not corrupt,
whom death could not terrify,
whom defeat could not dishonor.
(Back of base)
It is not in mortals
to command success.
But they did more, . . . — — Map (db m94656) WM
On East Court Square at North Court Square, on the left when traveling north on East Court Square.
In honor of the men and women
of Coweta County, who served
their country in the Great War
for world—wide liberty,
and in memory of the following
who gave their lives
1917 1919
Brook, Robert A. • Lee, Tommie . . . — — Map (db m94672) WM
On North Court Square at East Court Square (U.S. 29), on the left when traveling west on North Court Square.
Ellis Gibbs Arnall was born in Newnan on March 20, 1907, and was one of the most influential and progressive Governors in Georgia’s history. After serving in the state legislature and as Georgia's Attorney General, Arnall was Georgia’s Governor . . . — — Map (db m48437) HM
On East Court Square (U.S. 29) at North Court Square, on the left when traveling north on East Court Square.
Born in Meriwether County, William Yates Atkinson settled in Newnan after receiving a law degree from the University of Georgia in 1877. Elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 1886, he served four terms in the House, becoming Speaker in 1892. . . . — — Map (db m48436) HM
Near Millard Farmer Road at Old Corinth Road, on the right when traveling east.
On June 17, 1908, a small group of ladies from Chapter 599 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy gathered at this place with a few Confederate veterans to dedicate a monument to "the only battle of the
Civil War fought in Coweta county." . . . — — Map (db m94669) HM
Near East Court Square (U.S. 29) at North Court Square, on the left when traveling north.
In Memory of
General Daniel Newnan
Veteran of the War of 1812
Major-General Georgia Milita 3rd. Div. 1817
Secretary of State 1825–1827
United States Congressman 1831–1833
Newnan . . . — — Map (db m94647) HM
Near Millard Farmer Road 0.4 miles east of Old Corinth Road, on the right when traveling east.
Before dawn on July 27, 1864, Yankee buglers sounded "Boots and Saddles." At Mayson's Church just west of Atlanta, McCook's 1,600 cavalrymen mounted their horses and crossed a pontoon bridge spanning the Chattahoochee River at Turner's Ferry. . . . — — Map (db m94660) HM
Near West Court Square south of North Court Square, on the left when traveling south.
In honor of all the men and women of Coweta County who served their country with dedication and bravery during the Vietnam Conflict.
Coweta County Casualties
CPL Terry Allen, Jr. •
SFC Johnny C. Calhoun •
CPL Jessie Clifford Cofield •
WO . . . — — Map (db m285627) WM
Near Millard Farmer Road 0.4 miles east of Old Corinth Road, on the right when traveling east.
Alarmed at Wheeler's approach and puzzled by Stoneman's absence, McCook conferred with his officers. Some wanted to turn back. Others urged him to ride completely around the Confederate army. After listening to their arguments, McCook issued . . . — — Map (db m94661) HM
On South Court Square at West Court Square, on the left when traveling south on South Court Square.
To commemorate
the courage and fidelity of
the Creek Indian Chief
William McIntosh
In his youth he shielded pioneers, during
the Revolution, from hostile tribes.
He attained distinction in the War of 1812
and . . . — — Map (db m94643) HM
On West Court Square at North Court Square, on the left when traveling west on West Court Square.
In Memory of
William Thomas Overby
Confederate Hero.
Enlisted May 31, 1861, Co. A. 7th Ga. Infantry. Wounded at Second Manassas Aug. 30, 1862. Then joined Co. D, 43rd Batln. Mosby's Rangers.
Raided within Federal lines to . . . — — Map (db m70865) HM WM
