Williams' Ky. Cavalry at Nancy's Creek - GHM 060-18 – Fulton Co., GA
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July 18, 1864 a concerted, but scattered endeavor was made by Wheeler’s cavalry [CSA] to oppose the advance of Federal forces from Chattahoochee River crossings toward Atlanta.
Waymark Code: WM29JA
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2007
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WILLIAMS' KY. CAVALRY AT NANCY'S CREEK
A concerted, but scattered endeavor was made by Wheeler’s cavalry [CSA] to oppose the advance of Federal forces from Chattahoochee River crossings toward Atlanta, July 1864.
July 18, Brig. Gen. John S. Williams (formerly Grigsby’s) Kentucky brigade, Wheeler’s cav. patrolled this road. Though outnumbered Williams’ troops fought delaying actions to obstruct the march of Howard’s 4th A.C. moving from Crossroads Church to Buckhead. Williams’ brigade with a section of artillery, halted Federal progress at Nancy’s Creek until forced back by superior numbers.
GHM 060-18 - Georgia Historical Commission - 1954
Located on the east side of Powers Ferry Rd, just south of the bridge across Nancy Creek.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: GHM 060-18
Date: 1954
Sponsor: Not listed
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