O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine
July 20, 1864. Not until O’Neal’s Alabama & Mississippi troops [CS] plunged down the wooded slope from Collier Rd., did the formation of Geary’s [US] refused line & the re-entrant angle created thereby, become apparent to them.
Geary’s right (Jones’ brigade) joined the left of Williams’ div. on ridge N. of the ravine.
Being in low ground & beset on each flank by cross-fire, O’Neal’s left pushed forward to a temporary line-break, while his right swung around to assail Geary’s line flank & rear. By stubborn fighting & O’Neal’s lack of support, Geary was able to hold his position.
Marker is at the intersection of Northside Drive (U.S. 41) and Overbrook Drive, on the right when traveling north on Northside Drive.
Courtesy hmdb.org
