- Battle of Atlanta State Historical
Marker
- Located on Memorial Dr. at Clay St. in Atlanta
(Text)
- BATTLE OF ATLANTA BEGAN
HERE
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.
- 044-46 GEORGIA HISTORIC
MARKER 1983
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