Reynolds’ Brigade at the Ravine

Year Erected: 1955

Marker Text: July 20, 1864. Four regiments of Reynolds' Arkansas brigade, Walthall's div., Stewart's A.C., (CS) having deployed abreast at old Mt. Zion Ch., moved in a right oblique across Howell Mill & Collier rds. into the wooded ravine.

The assault fell upon Knipe's & Robinson's brigades, Williams' div., 20th A.C. (US) posted, with artillery, on the far side (N.) of the ravine.

Subjected to enfilading fire from right & left & with no support but Selden's battery (CS) on the left. Reynolds' brigade was forced to withdraw, after a second attempt to cross the ravine.

Tips for Finding This Site: At the intersection of Spring Lake Drive and Collier Rd. in Atlanta