Historic Ground-1864
In area bounded 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 [CSA] was repulsed in an unexpected clash with Sweeny´s 16th A.C. div. [USA] 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.
GHM 044-68 - Georgia Historical Commission - 1956
In terms of present landmarks, the battle began at memorial Dr. & Clifton where Hardee´s right wing [CSA] was repulsed in an unexpected clash with Sweeny´s 16th A.C. div. [USA] 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.
GHM 044-68 - Georgia Historical Commission - 1956
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.
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