Federal Crossings State
Historical Marker
Located on Collier Rd at Redland Rd, Atlanta
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FEDERAL CROSSINGS
Opposition by Confederate
forces to Federal crossings of Peachtree Cr., were more formidable
westward than eastward, because of high, wooded ridges on the
south bank. Two days of severe conflict were required by the
14th Corps [Union] to effect lodgments on this side.
July 19, 1864. Two brigades
forced a passage at the mouth of Green Bone Cr., 5 mi. W., supported
by a third beyond Nancy's Cr. Two brigades of Baird's div. managed
a night crossing at Howell's Mills on an improvised bridge.
July 20. Johnson's entire
div. [Union] followed Baird, & 1.5 mi. W., Morgan's brigade
after a 24 hour fight at Moore's Mill, gained the high bluff.
060-53 GEORGIA
HISTORICAL COMMISSION 195?
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