Historic Ground--1864

In an area bound by Memorial Dr., Clifton, Glenwood and Moreland, the major part of the Battle of Atlanta was fought on July 22d. In terms of present landmarks, the battle began at Memorial Dr. and 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 and Glenwood and dislodged the right of the 16th A.C., forcing them north to a second line at and east of Leggett's Hill during eight hours of battle in which two major generals, Walker and McPherson, were killed.

Atlanta, Georgia · United States