Historic Ground 1864

DeKalb County · dedicated 1956 · At Mcpherson Monument, McPherson and Monument Ave in Atlanta.

In area bounded by Memorial Dr., Clifton, Glenwood & Moreland, was where the major part of the Battle of Atlanta was fought, July 22d. In terms of present landmarks, the battle began at Memorial Dr. & Clifton where Hardee's right wing [CS] was repulsed in an unexpected clash with Sweeny's 16th A.C. div. [US] This was followed by an assault of Hardee's left wing which crushed the left of the 17th A.C. at Flat Shoals Road & Glenwood & dislodged the right of the 16th A.C., forcing them north to a second line at & east of Leggett's Hill -- eight hours of battle in which two major generals, Walker and McPherson, were killed.

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