Historic Ground —1864

Historic Ground —1864 (HM5IP)

Location: Atlanta, GA 30316 Dekalb County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 44.644', W 84° 20.481'

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In an area bound by Memorial Dr., Clifton, Glenwood & Moreland, was where the major part of the Battle of Atlanta was fought, July 22d.

In terms of present landmarks, the battle began at Memorial Dr. & Clifton where Hardee's right wing (CS) was repulsed in an unexpected clash with Sweeny's 16th A.C. div. (US) This was followed by an assault of Hardee's left wing which crushed the left of the 17th A.C. at Flat Shoals Road & Glenwood & dislodged the right of the 16th A.C., forcing them north to a second line at & east of Leggett's Hill - eight hours of battle in which two major generals, Walker and McPherson, were killed.
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HM NumberHM5IP
Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Marker Number044-68
Year Placed1956
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 1:50pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 746288 N 3736954
Decimal Degrees33.74406667, -84.34135000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 44.644', W 84° 20.481'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 44' 38.64" N, 84° 20' 28.86" W
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Area Code(s)770, 404, 678
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 333 Monument Ave SE, Atlanta GA 30316, US
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