Battle of Atlanta Began Here-GHM 044-46-DeKalb Co
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N 33° 44.856 W 084° 19.832
16S E 747280 N 3737372
Clay Street at Memorial Drive
Waymark Code: WM6XMQ
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2009
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July 22, 1864. Sweeny´s 2nd div., Dodge´s 16th A.C., [USA], having been held in reserve N. of the Ga. R.R. (Candler Park), was ordered to support the left of Blair´s 17th Corps in East Atlanta. Marching via Clay Rd., Sweeny´s column halted here at noon to await further orders. Mersy´s brigade led the advance, followed by Rice´s.
Thus, by mere accident, the two brigades were posted where they intercepted the surprise attack by Walker´s and Bate´s divs. (Hardee´s A.C.) [CSA], aimed at the rear of Blair´s 17th A.C. intrenched along Flat Shoals Rd., 1 mile W. of this point, thereby precipitating the battle.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 044-46
Date: 1983
Sponsor: GEORGIA HISTORIC MARKER
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