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Gen. Cleburne's Headquarters

Location:Johnson Rd just west of Perry Blvd and Marietta Rd, Atlanta
LATITUDE33.7881692354
LONGITUDE-84.4368677333
County:Fulton

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GEN. CLEBURNE`S H`DQ`RS.

On hill 200yds. west stood the ante-bellum res. of Archibald Whitehead. headquarters of General Patrick R. Cleburne, July 10-18, 1864. After withdrawal of Johnston`s army to this side of the river, night of July 9, his forces were posted at various points in this vicinity until Federal movements determined, defensive measures. When ascertained, Johnston`s preparations for defense were disrupted by his relief of army command, night of July 17, and the appointment of Hood as his successor. July 18, Cleburne`s div. and the rest of Hardee`s A. C. were shifted to the valley of Peachtree Creek between Peachtree & Howell Mill Roads.

060-88 GEORGIA HISTORIC MARKER 1988


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