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Historic Ground-1864

Location:At McPherson Monument, McPherson and Monument Aves, East Atl
LATITUDE33.7440785026
LONGITUDE-84.3413524712
County:DeKalb

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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. and 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.

[044-68 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1956]


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