Site of Couch House - GHM 031-17 - Clayton Co., GA
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N 33° 34.808 W 084° 24.962
16S E 739823 N 3718595
Site of Couch House state historic marker located on GA 139 (Church St) between King and Adams, Sts, Riverdale, GA.
Waymark Code: WM69XD
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2009
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Site of Couch House
Because of its location at the center of Federal forces moving toward the Macon R. R. & Jonesboro, in Aug. 1864, the Drew Couch house, a long structure which stood at this site, was designated headquarters by the high command. Here, Generals Sherman & Thomas transmitted & received dispatches & maneuvering forces were posted in relation to the house as a landmark. Orders & reports cite the house 25 times in Official Records. From this sector the 14th A. C., Army of the Cumberland, moved to the battlefield of Jonesboro, Sept. 1. Site of the house was verified by B. F. Hancock, who, as a lad of 9 yrs. Saw Gen. Sherman here, Aug. 31.
GHM 031-17 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1956
Site of Couch House