Williams' Div. Deployed
July 20, 1864. Williams´ div., 20th A.C., having crossed Peachtree Cr. 750 yds. N., deployed his 3 brigades - Robinson´s, Knipe´s & Ruger´s in the order named, on this ridge from this point W. This was part of a general move on Atlanta by Fed. forces - no precautions taken against attack for none was anticipated.
Geary´s div. was posted on ridge .5 mi. S.E. at Collier Rd. A deep ravine separated the two; no road where N. Side Dr. is located. When the attack by Stewart´s A.C. struck both Williams and Geary, the latter was forced to refuse his right wing down the slope to connect with Robinson´s brigade at this point.
GHM 060-57 - Georgia Historical Commission - 1955
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.