The Seige of Atlanta

The Seige of Atlanta (HM1N37)

Location: Atlanta, GA 30303 Fulton County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 44.958', W 84° 23.326'

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Following these sanguinary Battle of July 22, 1864, enemy entrenched himself to the east and south of Atlanta. Then began the long and fearful siege which, lasting for six weeks, was veritably a reign of terror. From batteries planted upon the neighboring hills, a fire of heavy artillery with open. Shells were thrown into the city were helpless women and children were exposed to this leaden hell of the Inferno.

But, with a heroism worthy of Sparta, the inhabitants stood the supreme test. According to General Hood: "The bombardment of the city continued until 25 August. It was painful yet strange to mark how expert grew the old man, women and children in building their little underground fort, into which to fly for safety during the storm of shell and shot. Often, mid the darkness of night, where they constrained to seek refuge in those dungeons beneath the earth. Albeit, I cannot recall one word from their lips expressive of dissatisfaction or willingness to surrender."
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HM NumberHM1N37
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Year Placed1920
Placed ByAtlanta Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy
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Date Added Friday, August 21st, 2015 at 9:02am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 741880 N 3737422
Decimal Degrees33.74930000, -84.38876667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 44.958', W 84° 23.326'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 44' 57.48" N, 84° 23' 19.56" W
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Area Code(s)404, 678, 770
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 219 Washington St SW, Atlanta GA 30303, US
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