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Stevenson's Division

A point in the intrenched line held by General Carter L. Stevenson´s division of the Cheatham´s (formerly Hood´s) A.C. [Confederate] ~ a sector of Atlanta´s outer defense line. July 18-22,...

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Cheatham's Salient

At this point, Atlanta´s outer defense line, beginning at Casey´s Hill 5.75 mi. W., turned S. & parallel to Highland Ave., ran to the Ga. R.R. This angle was occupied July 18, 1864, by Stevenson´s...

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Wood's Div. 4th Corps

On adjacent hill was the right or western end of the intrenched line held by Gen. T.J. Wood´s div. of the Federal 4th A.C., July 20-22, 1864. The line extended E. 1.5 mile to intersection of...

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Stanley's & Wood's Sector

A point in the intrenched line of the Federal 4th A.C., July 20-22, 1864. Stanley´s & Wood´s divs. marched to this sector from Buckhead via Old Cheshire Bridge Rd., LaVista, Williams Mill...

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King's Brigade

July 20, 1864. In federal advances on Atlanta from N.E., a gap was left between the 23d A.C. (on Briarcliff Rd.) and Newton´s Div., 4th A.C. on Peachtree Rd. S. of the creek. Two 4th...

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Bate's Division

The outer Atlanta defense line crossed Clear Cr. a short distance S. W. of Walker´s (or Jones´) Mill (just below the present R.R. bridge). July 20, 1864, the right of Bate´s division (rt....

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Hardee's Attack

July 20, 1864. At 3:30 P.M., 3 divisions of Hardee´s A.C., [CSA] Bate´s, Walker´s, & Maney´s, moved to the attack of newton´s 4th A.C. division [US] posted on the ridge 200 yards north of Collier...

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Newton's Division

July 20, 1864. General John Newton´s division, Howard´s 4th A.C. marching south from Buckhead, relieved T. J. Wood´s division this side of Peachtree Creek and moved to this ridge where...

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McPherson's Troops March to Decatur

July 17, 1864. The three Federal armies, commanded by Gen. W. T. Sherman, having crossed the Chattahoochee River at Soap Creek, at Power´s and Pace´s ferries, & at Shallow Ford near Roswell, began...

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Loring's Hill

July 20, 1864. The high hill, within the forks of Tanyard Branch, was occupied by troops of Maj. Gen. W.W. Loring´s Div. of Stewart´s A.C. [Confederate]. From this hill & a sector W. of...

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French's Division Hood's Left Flank

July 20. 1864. The right of Gen. S. F. French´s division of Stewart´s A. C. [Confederate] rested on DeFoor´s Road - the left, being at Casey´s Hill 1.5 miles west, during the Battle of...

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French's Line

July 9, 1864, Confederate forces withdrew to this side of the river near the state R.R. bridge. General S.G. French´s div. (Stewart´s A.C.) was posted above and below the bridge as a rear guard of...

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Disputed Passage

July 19, 1864. The 1st crossing of Peachtree Cr by federal 14th A.C. troops, was at the junction of Green Bone Cr., 3/4 mi. N. of here. Two regts. of Dilworth´s brigades (Davis´ div.), crossing on...

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Battle at Moore's Mill

July 19, 1864. Morgan´s brigade (Davis division), 14th A.C. was posted on the right of Dilworth´s brigade to support his crossing of Peachtree Creek at junction with Green Bone Cr. Morgan...

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Moore's Mill

300 yds downstream stood the structures of Moore´s Mill ~ a sash-sawmill &, lower down, a gristmill connected by a flume with a dam which impounded the waters of Peachtree and Woodall creeks:...

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Montgomery-DeFoor House Site

James McC. Montgomery (1770 - 1842), of Jackson Co., Ga., War of 1812 veteran, settled in this vicinity about 1821. He resided in a 2-story house just S. of where Moore´s Mill Rd. joins....

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Montgomery's Ferry

James McC. Montgomery acquired 1000 acres in this vicinity about 1821.Owning land on both sides of the river; he had a private ferry until granted a State franchise, Dec. 25. 1837, signed by...

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Fort Peach Tree

With Creek Indians as British allies and Cherokees loyal to U. S., in War of 1812, it was expedient to locate a fort at Standing Peach tree on the Chattahoochee - the boundary line. Lt. Geo....

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Standing Peach Tree

A Creek Indian village on both sides of the [Chattahoochee] river at moth of Peachtree Creek. Whether it was named for a "Pitch Tree" or a peach tree it occurs, officially, as Standing Peach...

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McPherson's Troops at Shallow Ford

Here, in 1824, Jacob R. Brooks established a ferry at Shallow Ford where the old Hightower Trail crossed the Chattahoochee. July 10, 1864. Dodge´s 16th A.C., after a forced march of 27 mi. from...

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