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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTTZ_howards-march-to-jonesboro_Riverdale-GA.html
Aug. 1864. Howard's Army of the Tenn. [US], having abandoned siege operations on the W. side of Atlanta, moved S. in a flanking march to cut the West Point R.R. at & below Shadnor Ch. On the 30th, the army moved E. toward Jonesboro to seize and de…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTL3_bethsaida-baptist-church-and-cemetery_Riverdale-GA.html
Bethsaida Baptist Church, formed in 1829, was led by itinerant preachers traveling in the area. In April, 1843, John S. Dodd, was called to pastor the church on a permanent basis. He faithfully served the church for 50 years, retiring January 25, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS97_renfroes-plantation_Riverdale-GA.html
The John Renfroe house, which stood near this crossroads, marked the right flank of Federal troops moving eastward toward the Macon R. R. (Central of Georgia) in August 1864. It was the converging point of the 15th, 16th, & 17th corps of the Ar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBZ2_site-of-couch-house_Riverdale-GA.html
Because of its location at the center of Federal forces moving toward the Macon R. R. & Jonesboro, in Aug. 1864, the Drew Couch house, a log structure which stood at this site, was designated headquarters by the high command. Here, Generals Sherma…
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