Historic Ground -- 1864 - GHM 044-68 – DeKalb Co., GA
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Historic Ground - 1864 State Historical Marker located at the McPherson Monument at McPherson and Monument Aves. in East Atlanta.
Waymark Code: WM2DC6
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/15/2007
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HISTORIC GROUND -- 1864
In area bounded by Memorial Dr., Clifton, Glenwood & Moreland, was where the major part of the Battle of Atlanta was fought, July 22d.
In terms of present landmarks, the battle began at memorial Dr. & Clifton where Hardee's right wing [CSA] was repulsed in an unexpected clash with Sweeny's 16th A.C. div. [USA] This was followed by an assault of Hardee's left wing which crushed the left of the 17th A.C. at Flat Shoals Road & Glenwood & dislodged the right of the 16th A.C., forcing them north to a second line at & east of Leggett's Hill -- eight hours of battle in which two major generals, Walker and McPherson, were killed.
GHM 044-68 - Georgia Historical Commission - 1956
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: GHM 044-68
Date: 1956
Sponsor: Not listed
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