Surrender of Atlanta - GHM 060-126 - Fulton Co., GA - Georgia Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

SURRENDER OF ATLANTA
SEPTEMBER 2, 1864
Gen. Hood, in person, with Stewart's A.C. and the Georgia Militia abandoned the city, Sept. 1, as a result of Hardee's defeat at Jonesboro August 31, and marched S. to Lovejoy's Station. Federal forces at Chattahoochee River Crossings since Aug. 25, suspecting the evacuation of the city on hearing loud explosions, sent forward a reconnaissance to investigate.

At this point it met Mayor James M. Calhoun with a committee, who tendered the surrender of the city, asking protection for citizens and property. Col. John Coburn, vice Maj. Gen. H.W. Slocum, com'd'g 20th A. C., received the surrender.

GHM 060-126 - Georgia Historical Commission - 1982

Located on the west side Marietta St. at the intersection of Northside Dr. and Marietta St. in Atlanta

Type of Marker: Highway Marker #: GHM 060-126 Date: 1982 Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission

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