During the Battle of Decatur
During the Battle of Decatur July 22nd, 1864 there was hot fighting in and around the old courthouse which stood on this square. Wheeler´s Calvary made a gallant charge here and captured a battery of federal artillery with officers and men.
Erected by Agnes Lee Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy
1922
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.