33d N.J. State Flag - GHM 060-58 - Fulton Co., GA
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July 20, 1864. The 33d N.J., despite its endeavors to hold the hill, was driven back to the road -- its State flag (a blue banner) being seized by John Abernathy of the 27th Alabama regiment. Scott's assault began the critical struggle that centered at Collier's Mill.
Waymark Code: WM2BEN
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2007
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33D N.J. STATE FLAG
July 20, 1864. To this high ground, 500 yds. in front of Geary's div. (20th A.C.) [Union] 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 surprise attack, it was assailed by Scott's brigade (Loring's div.) [Confederate] moving toward the main line of the 20th corps.
The 33d N.J., despite its endeavors to hold the hill, was driven back to the road -- its State flag (a blue banner) being seized by John Abernathy of the 27th Alabama regiment. Scott's assault began the critical struggle that centered at Collier's Mill.
GHM 060-58 - Georgia Historical Commission - 1955
Located at 1911 Walthall Drive (east side) south of Collier Rd.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: GHM 060-58
Date: 1955
Sponsor: Not listed
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