Confederate Army of Tennessee

Confederate Army of Tennessee (HMEKD)

Location: Palmetto, GA 30268 Fulton County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 31.047', W 84° 40.172'

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The Army of Tennessee [CS] abandoned Atlanta Sept. 2, 1864, moved to Lovejoy, then to Palmetto, Sept. 19. Most of the Army entrenched 3 miles N. Gen. John B. Hood had headquarters here from Sept. 19 to 29, 1864. Pres. Jefferson Davis visited here Sept. 25th and on the 26th made a speech to the troops 3 miles N. where he was serenaded by the 20th Louisiana Band. That same night Gen. Howell Cobb and Gov. Isham Harris of Tenn. spoke. On the 27th Pres. Davis left for Montgomery. Gen. Hardee was relieved of his command here, Sept. 28, and on the 29th Gen. Hood moved from here to start the disastrous Tennessee Campaign.
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HM NumberHMEKD
Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Marker Number060-112
Year Placed1956
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, October 11th, 2014 at 12:56pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 716446 N 3711085
Decimal Degrees33.51745000, -84.66953333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 31.047', W 84° 40.172'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 31' 2.82" N, 84° 40' 10.32" W
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Area Code(s)770, 678
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 553-563 Roosevelt Hwy, Palmetto GA 30268, US
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