Year Erected: 1956

*Marker Text: 1042 Marietta Street, N.W. is the site of the old plantation home of Dexter Niles where General Joseph E. Johnston, commanding the Army of Tennessee (CS), had headquarters July 10-18, 1864.

At trackside north was the Telegraph office in charge of Maj. Charles W. Hubner (later an Atlanta citizen). Night of July 17, a Richmond telegram arrived notifying Gen. Johnston of his relief from command of the army, naming General John B. Hood as his successor. Maj. Hubner decoded the tape, crossed the road, entered the house and handed the dispatch to General Johnston who, with maps spread out, was instructing Col. Presstman about Atlanta defenses.

*Marker not in place due to damage or maintenance.