Year Erected: 1956
Marker Text*: Site of the Ira R. Foster house which was occupied as headquarters by Gen. A. P. Stewart, (CS) during military operations N. of Atlanta, July 16-21, 1864. From here were issued the orders directing his troops in the Battle of Peachtree Creek, July 20, fought 1.5 miles N. Stewart's corps, posted on the left of Confederate forces in the outer defense line of Atlanta, consisted of three divisions: from left to right, French's, Waithall's and Loring's. Failing to break the Federal line at Peachtree Creek, Hood withdrew his forces to the city from which he sent Hardee's A. C. against the Federal troops in East Atlanta, July 22.
*Marker not in place due to damage or maintenance.
Tips for Finding This Marker: At the intersection of Howell Mill Road and Bishop Street in Atlanta.
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