Battle of Atlanta Began Here
![July 22, 1864. Sweeny´s 2nd div., Dodge´s 16th A.C., [USA], having been held in reserve N. of the Ga. R.R. (Candler Park), was ordered to support the left of Blair´s 17th Corps in East Atlanta....](http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6s2UKJIo53VdV9YyBD7AvCSsx4yEt6t8kmY65D9IBl8Sykt4bQAWuGBFL4q34uH29xBxqbavOZ-GMeBL6a7dSjcMhjPE)
July 22, 1864. Sweeny´s 2nd div., Dodge´s 16th A.C., [USA], having been held in reserve N. of the Ga. R.R. (Candler Park), was ordered to support the left of Blair´s 17th Corps in East Atlanta. Marching via Clay Rd., Sweeny´s column halted here at noon to await further orders. Mersy´s brigade led the advance, followed by Rice´s.
Thus, by mere accident, the two brigades were posted where they intercepted the surprise attack by Walker´s and Bate´s divs. (Hardee´s A.C.) [CSA], aimed at the rear of Blair´s 17th A.C. intrenched along Flat Shoals Rd., 1 mile W. of this point, thereby precipitating the battle.
044-46 GEORGIA HISTORIC MARKER 1983
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.