Gap in Federal Line State
Historical Marker
Located at 423 Collier Rd, Atlanta
(Text)
GAP IN FEDERAL LINE
The 129th, 105th Ill. &
70th Ind., the left of Harrison's brigade, together with the
rest of Ward's div., 20th A.C. [Union] were posted in the low
ground 350 yds. N., having just crossed Peachtree Creek. No immediate
attack was expected. Scott's [Confederate] dash across the rd.
& down the slope met the alerted 129th Ill. --the sole guardian
of the left flank of Geary's div. for a brief period. Assailed
front & flank, the 129th held on until the 105th Ill. &
70th Ind. came up.
The gap was closed with the
alignment E. of Coburn's brigade. Scott's troops were driven
S. of the road & in a left wheel, the 129th Ill. moved E.
against the left of Featherston.
060-38 GEORGIA
HISTORICAL COMMISSION 195?
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