Military
6
In 1864, Collier Road topped the ridge north. Descending the slope east, it crossed the branch below the dam at Collier’s Mill. Geary’s left, Candy’s brigade and Aleshire’s batteries [US], was aligned along the old road facing south. The 33d N.J. of Jones’ brigade was sent to the high hill 500 yards south as an outpost. It had just gotten there when the left of Scott’s brigade of Loring’s division [CS], in a surprise attack, drove the 33d from the hill, captured its colors, and pressed forward toward Geary’s line. The left of Scott’s brigade was driven back from Geary’s front; the right was diverted east of the branch by Geary’s oblique gun-fire.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Atlanta, Georgia · United States
