The Samuel House Plantation
The large brick residence built in 1857 by Samuel House (1798-1873) was a prominent landmark during military operations by Federal forces on the Atlanta front in July, 1864.
Cox´s division of Schofield´s 23rd A.C. reached this vicinity July 18; Schofield, in person, with the div. was here jointed by Sherman who established headquarters at the house.
Cox´s div. camped on the plantation; Hascall´s div., having traversed Cox´s line of march via Old Cross keys, turned S.W. on Peachtree Rd. to Goodwin´s, then S.E. to Johnston´s Mill on N. Fork Peachtree Creek where it camped.
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.