Battle of Utoy Creek
Federal siege operations not only involved the encircling line of Atlanta´s defenses, but threatened the two railroads South West of the city. Pursuant thereto, Federal forces after the battle of Ezra Church, were shifted South only to be confronted by a line of Confederate works West of and parallel; to the railroads.
Blocking the southward drift, Bate´s division of Hardee´s A.C. [Confederate] was posted on a ridge west of the main line and South of Sandtown Road August 6, 1864: Cox´s division, 23d A.C. [USA], moving from north of the road vainly attempted to dislodge Bate, who withdrew only when outflanked by Hascall´s division. Cascade Avenue was then old Sandtown Road.
GHM 060-159 - GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION - 1958
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.