Site: Cobb's Mill

Site: Cobb's Mill (HM6LD)

Location: Atlanta, GA 30316 Dekalb County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 41.862', W 84° 20.278'

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On the E. side of Intrenchment Creek, just above the bridge, stood a grist mill operated by William Cobb, a DeKalb County pioneer. The mill was a notable landmark in the movement of Confederate forces to the field of the Battle of Atlanta, fought July 22, 1864.

Hardee's Corps, (CS) consisting of 4 divs., made a 15-mi. night march from Atlanta, via McDonough & Fayetteville roads, to gain the rear of McPherson's Army of the Tenn. in E. Atlanta.Hardee's troops reached Cobb's Mill at dawn, where a halt was made to procure guides.

Wheeler's Cav. (CS) rode with the column, enroute to Decatur to seize McPherson's wagon trains.
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HM NumberHM6LD
Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Marker Number044-58
Year Placed1956
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, September 26th, 2014 at 7:53am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 746734 N 3731819
Decimal Degrees33.69770000, -84.33796667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 41.862', W 84° 20.278'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 41' 51.72" N, 84° 20' 16.68" W
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Area Code(s)770, 404, 678
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1226 Key Rd SE, Atlanta GA 30316, US
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