Atlanta's Outer Line

Fulton County · dedicated 1956 · On Old Marietta Road in Atlanta.

Johnston's army [CS] moved to this side of the river July 9-10, 1864. French's div., Stewart's A.C. was posted astride the R.R. to guard the left bank pending Federal crossings up river. July 18. With the Federal advance S. to Peachtree Cr. Valley, French was shifted to Casey's Hill & began intrenching the outer defense line of Atlanta at this point. With its left resting here, it was continued by other commands 5.5 mi. E. to Highland Ave., & S. 3.5 mi. to Leggett's Hill in E. Atlanta -- a total of 9 mi. It was occupied by 3 infantry corps & State Militia. The line was vacated July 22 -- the troops falling back to the inner line.

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