On July 22nd 1864,
Brig. Gen. A.M. Manigault´s brigade, Hindman´s Div. Cheatham´s Corps, advanced
eastward from the Atlanta fortifications against the Federal 15th Corps
posted at DeGress Ave., halted here in this ravine to reform their line,
preparatory to the assault that resulted in the breaking the
Federal line and capturing DeGress Battery.
Erected by the Old Guard of Atlanta -- 1934
Dedicated by Camp Gordon S.C.V.
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.