Battle of Jonesboro: The Second Day

Battle of Jonesboro: The Second Day Year Erected: 1958

Marker Text: Sept. 1, 1864. The area bounded by the McPeak house (N), the Warren house (S), the R. R. (E), & U.S. 41 (W), was the scene of the final pitched battle of the Atlanta Campaign (begun May 7, '64). Hardee's A. C. [CS], posted in a salient angle at the Warren house, was attacked by Carlin's 1st, Morgan's 2d, & Baird's 3d divs. of Davis' 14th A. C. Moving S. E. from the Fayetteville Rd. (at Riverdale), they went into action at 5 P.M.; the battle ended with nightfall & withdrawal of Hardee's forces southward to Lovejoy's Station. Davis' troops were aided on left by Stanley's 4th Corps which marched down the railroad.

Tips for Finding This Marker: At the intersection of GA 54 and Adamson Drive in Jonesboro.