Hood Avenue GHM 031-AGD-1
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Markerman62
N 33° 37.653 W 084° 18.912
16S E 749047 N 3724093
In the former Fort Gillem/Atlanta General Depot near the McIntosh Gate.
Waymark Code: WMNRT4
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/26/2015
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Named in honor of General John Bell Hood (USMA 1853), who was a Lieut. General in command of the 2nd Corps, Army of Tennessee, CSA, during Atlanta Campaign in 1864. He succeeded General Joseph E. Johnston as commanding general of Confederate forces who were defeated in the Battle of Atlanta and whose troops fought a delaying action on the Depot site during the retreat. Born at Owingsville, Ky., June 1, 1831. Died August 30, 1879.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 031-AGD-1
Date: 1957
Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission
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