Year Erected: 1956
Image Credit: Gale Johnson
Marker Text: McPherson's Army of the Tenn. [US] seized Decatur July 19, 1864 & on the 20th moved toward Atlanta in two columns -- the 15th and 16th A.C. via the Ga. R.R., and the 17th by roads S. of it. Where Wheeler's Cav., [CS] guarding the right of Atlanta's outer defense line, was posted.
Wheeler encountered Blair's 17th A.C. at Clay St. & in a contest lasting all afternoon, endeavored to halt it -- both forces using artillery. Toward evening, Wheeler withdrew W. to Leggett's Hill where he was relieved at midnight by Cleburne's div. (of Hardee's Corps) [CS] which had been withdrawn from the engagement at Peachtree Creek for this purpose.
Tips for Finding This Marker: On Boulevard Drive, east of Clay Street in Atlanta.
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