Wheeler's Cav. At Decatur – GHM 044-45 – DeKalb Co., GA
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July 22, 1864. Coincident with Hardee's night march to attach Federal forces in E. Atlanta, Wheeler's cavalry [Confed.] was sent to sieze [sic] McPherson's wagon trains parked N. of the Decatur public square.
Waymark Code: WM1XF3
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2007
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WHEELER'S CAV. AT DECATUR
July 22, 1864. Coincident with Hardee's night march to attach Federal forces in E. Atlanta, Wheeler's cavalry [Confed.] was sent to sieze [sic] McPherson's wagon trains parked N. of the Decatur public square, guarded by Sprague's 16th A.C. brigade & three sections of field artillery.
Wheeler's men, dismounted, were deployed S. of the R.R. & drove Sprague's troops, together with the Chicago Board of Trade & Michigan batteries, [Union] to the public square where, outflanked, they withdrew with the wagon trains to the North Decatur Road.
Wheeler made no pursuit because of peremptory orders to rejoin Hardee in E. Atlanta.
GHM 044-45 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1956
Located at the Old DeKalb County Courthouse in Decatur, GA. Parking and places to grab a bite to eat are located near by. The courthouse is a short walk from the Decatur MARTA station.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: GHM 044-45
Date: 1956
Sponsor: Not listed
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