4th A.C. at Durand's Mill
July 19, 1864. In deployment of Federal forces approaching Atlanta, it became necessary to fill a gap between those on Peachtree Rd. at the creek & Schofield’s 23d A.C. on Pea Vine Cr. at the Paden plantation (Emory University). Sherman directed Thomas to send 2 of Howard’s 4th A.C. divs. to fill the gap. Howard, in person, with Stanley’s (1st) & Wood’s (3d), marched from Buckhead, via Peachtree Baptist Church to S. Fork Peachtree Creek, reaching Durand’s Mill July 20, 8:30 A.M.
The bridge had been burned by Confederate infantry. Howard’s skirmishers waded across while the bridge was being rebuilt.
Marker is at the intersection of Briarcliff Road (Georgia Route 42) and Old Briarcliff Road, on the right when traveling north on Briarcliff Road.
Courtesy hmdb.org
