Midtown Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Outer Line of the Atlanta Defense

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 6, 2022

1. Outer Line of the Atlanta Defense Marker

Inscription. At this point on July 18, 1864, the outer line of the Atlanta defense was constructed. On July 20, 1864, troops of Lieut. Gen. Wm. J. Hardee's corps advanced northward from this line to attack troops of Brig. Gen. John Newton's division of the Federal Fourth Corps, posted north of Collier Road.
Erected by The Old Guard of Atlanta
Dedicated by Atlanta Chapter U.D.C.
1934

Erected 1934 by The Old Guard of Atlanta.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 18, 1864.

Location. 33° 47.828′ N, 84° 23.352′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Midtown Atlanta. Marker is at the intersection of Peachtree Road Northwest and Spring Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Peachtree Road Northwest. Marker is on the grounds of Peachtree Christian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1580 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta GA 30309, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peachtree Christian Church (a few steps from this marker); The Temple (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rhodes Hall - Le Reve (about 600 feet away); Land Lot 104 (about 700 feet away); Margaret Mitchell

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); 61 16th Street Apartment Building (approx. half a mile away); The Indian Trail Echota (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hardee’s Attack (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 6, 2022

2. Outer Line of the Atlanta Defense Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.