It was a necessary event if we are to provide the connectivity and neighborhood cohesiveness that path trails achieve. Despite brave and fierce charges by confederates, superior numbers of union infantry and artillery turned them back. Peachtree creek, once a strategic obstacle for the advancing federals, now sits nestled between neighborhoods and park. Jan 03, 2015 entitled peach tree creek crossing which is how this famous stream was spelled during the civil war, this marker describes the eastern end of the fighting during the battle of peach tree creek on july 20, 1864. Unfortunately, no one knew where the battle of peachtree creek was fought. The battle of peachtree creek was fought july 20, 1864, during the american civil war. The industrial facilities at griswoldville were some of the first targets of shermans march to the sea, and the action there was the only pitched battle to oppose shermans march. Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. Their employees are super friendly and have a wide range of expertise. In the winter of 18681869, the alma supervised the removal of some 3,000 confederate dead for ten miles around and throughout the city to the unknown section where they are watched over today by the lion of lucerne memorial. His first book, the battle of peach tree creek, hoods first sortie, was published in 20 by mercer university press. He has completed two outstanding books on the campaign. Stevens, who was fatally wounded in the battle, dying five days later.
From the junction of i75 and i85, where they join to form atlantas downtown connector, the battle of peachtree creek spread due north encompassed within. Jul 10, 2019 the battle of peachtree creek was fought july 20, 1864, during the american civil war. Jenkins discusses his recent finings about troop movements during the battle. The library of congress generally does not own rights to material in its collections and, therefore, cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material.
The battle of brandy station essential civil war curriculum. This is the parks page on the battle which includes directions to the battlefield and a selfguided tour. Battlefield of peachtree creek, july 20, 1864 library of. Hood on july 17, for while johnston would only commit to reacting, hood foolishly committed to acting upon the advances of the union. Illinois regiments in the battle of peachtree creek north of atlanta, georgia july 20, 1864 during the atlanta campaign from chattanooga to the chattahoochie river, the union and confederate armies moved from one position to another closer to atlanta, as the union army outflanked the prepared entrenchments of the confederates. Other ghc markers follow the line of battle along collier road, the main line of battle. The regiment was heavily engaged at the battle of resaca, where it lost 15 killed and 77 wounded. Hood went against george rock of chickamauga thomas corps with a complicated battle plan which was poorly executed due to unfriendly terrain. The book details the battle along the south side of peach tree creek on 20 july, 1864 as the new confederate army of tennessee commander john bell hood ordered two of his corps hardees and stewarts to come out of their defensive positions and spring a surprise attack on thomas army of the cumberland while it was crossing the creek at multiple locations and sufficiently distant from the support of shermans other two armies near atlanta. One of the bloodiest battles of the war with inordinately high casualties 1712 percent for the confederates, 35 percent for the union, this conflict took place in february 1864 between troops commanded by union general truman seymour and. John bell hood since taking command of the confederate army of tennessee. Battle of peachtree creek wikimili, the free encyclopedia. On july 20, 1864, the civil war struggle for atlanta reached a pivotal moment. The first of three major battles in and around atlanta had been a costly.
Offering new and definitive interpretations of the battles place within the atlanta campaign, earl j. Battle of peachtree creek 1864 accessible archives inc. On the grounds of piedmont hospital is a monument commemorating the battle of peachtree creek. John bell hood met with his corps commanders to discuss his battle plan. Unfortunately, jefferson davis replaced the cautious johnston with gen. The following confederate states army units and commanders fought in the battle of peachtree creek of the american civil war. Repulsed at peachtree creek, the confederates fell back before striking at the battle of atlanta two days later.
The battle of peachtree creek was fought in georgia on july 20, 1864, as part of the atlanta campaign in the american civil war. Hoods plan called for an attack by five divisions, starting on the right east and hopefully pushing the union troops to the west pinning them against peachtree creek and the chattahoochie river. Jan 06, 2016 march 2018 chicago civil war round table. Map battlefield of peachtree creek, july 20, 1864 part 1 about this item.
For those interested in books on war, and in particular the civil war, this is a terrific account of the battle of atlanta not the part that took place near where we live, which is known as the battle of peachtree creek. Initially taken by surprise, the federals fought back with spirit and nullified all the advantages the confederates first enjoyed. Until this point in the campaign, the confederates. Peach tree creek crossing atlanta campaign american. As hood prepares for his first tactical engagement since taking command of the confederate army of tennessee, he is hoping that general thomass army of the cumberland has been unable to prepare any earthworks since crossing peachtree creek. Hoods first effort to save atlanta civil war america. Johnston, the army of tennessee had retired south of peachtree creek, an east to west flowing stream, about three miles north of atlanta.
This becomes evident in the battle of peachtree creek. Bob is an animated and detailed interpreter, and you will be regaled with new and thoughtprovoking information and. According to susan bernard kesslers book, buckhead. Even with its flaws, robert jenkinss the battle of peach tree creek. For the federals, the process was largely a joyous celebration that they had been taken by surprise and yet triumphed over hoods first attempt to crush shermans advancing army. By evening, the battle of peachtree creek was over but at a terrible price for the south. The battle of south peachtree creek was not a fun chapter for path or for the neighbors who opposed the trail. The pieces are nearly in place for the first of two major battles to happen on the outskirts of atlanta. Part of the atlanta campaign, the battle of peachtree creek saw confederate forces attack major general william t. Battle of peachtree creek wikipedia republished wiki 2.
Kaufman, peachtree creek, a natural and unnatural history of atlantas watershed, fine art photographs, art trends. Hoods first sortie, july 20, 1864 easily provides the best modern interpretation and most complete description of the battle to date. Walcutt withstood three determined charges before receiving reinforcements to protect his flanks. Hopefully the neighbors to the trail have grown to accept and enjoy it by now. Jan 31, 2014 the book details the battle along the south side of peach tree creek on 20 july, 1864 as the new confederate army of tennessee commander john bell hood ordered two of his corps hardees and stewarts to come out of their defensive positions and spring a surprise attack on thomas army of the cumberland while it was crossing the creek at multiple locations and sufficiently distant from. Hoods first effort to save atlanta civil war america kindle edition by hess, earl j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Exploring the names and places of our community opinion.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover. Battle of peachtree creek news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2018 learn how and when to remove this template. Battle of peachtree creek 1864 blog entry posted on july 20, 2011 by jd thomas under gen. Johnstons pattern of retreat through northwest georgia in the face of maj. When benjamin franklin burdett and his son arthur developed their streetcar suburb of brookwood hills in 1922, they chose land on the cusp of change, straddling the city and county line. Jan 08, 2016 if you find our videos helpful you can support us by buying something from amazon.
The main focus of the work is the battle of olustee, or ocean pond, as it was known in the south. From nancy creek to peach tree creek in the battle for atlanta posted by reporter newspaper staff may 6, 2010 by robert d. Scroll down past kellys ford to see brandy station. Peachtree creek as a battle is often overlooked as a key opportunity by general john bell hood to strike a blow at a significant part of major general george thomass divided army of the cumberland as it crossed the creek in an effort to turn back shermans encircling federal armies from. The area, once populated by native americans, was the site of the opening shots of the bloody battle of peachtree creek on july 20, 1864. Thomass army of the cumberland moving from the north. The battle of peach tree creek book hennepin county. The civil war trusts battle of peach tree creek page includes history articles, photo galleries, maps, videos, and other recommended links for this 1864 battle during the atlanta campaign. This day in georgia history battle of peachtree creek. It is my understanding that the confederate dead from the battle of peachtree creek fought july 20, 1864 were interred on the battlefield near where they fell by the federal army. Battle of peachtree creek facts, information and articles about battle of peachtree creek, a civil war battle of the american civil war on the sultry evening of july 17, 1864, lieutenant general john bell hood finally got the job he had long coveted.
North of atlanta hood attempted to cut off and destroy thomas as his army crossed peachtree creek. Peachtree battle avenue commemorating the battle of peachtree creek peachtree dunwoody road running between peachtree street and dunwoody, georgia old peachtree road traces part of the route of the original peachtree trail for which the road is named. Confederate monument crossfire hits home in buckhead. Earl hess is one of our finest civil war military historians, and hes done another masterful job in the battle of peach tree creek. Return east to peachtree road, turn right south and cross peachtree creek to collier road.
Jul 20, 2011 battle of peachtree creek 1864 blog entry posted on july 20, 2011 by jd thomas under gen. The battle of peach tree creek marked the beginning of the end for the confederacy, for it turned the page from the patient defense displayed by general joseph e. Hoods first sortie, july 20, 1864 2014 and to the gates of atlanta. From kennesaw mountain to peachtree creek, 119 july 1864 2015. Offering new and definitive interpretations of the battle s place within the atlanta campaign, earl j. Should be regarded as the new standard history of john bell hoods first battle as defender of atlanta. Major general john mcallister schofields xxiii corps was to push in from the northeast as thomas army began crossing peachtree creek. The civil war trusts battle of peach tree creek page includes history articles, photo galleries, maps, videos, and other recommended links for this 1864 battle during the atlanta campaign weary of gen. One, consisting of mcphersons army of the tennessee and schofields army of the ohio, marched to the decatur area where it severed the georgia railroad and then turned west toward atlanta. The color painting above is of the battle of nancy creek and is part of the collection of the atlanta history center. The battle of peachtree creek was fought in georgia on july 20, 1864, as part of the atlanta. Peachtree battle estate sales is the very very best in georgia whether you like rare antiques, cool vintage collectibles, designer goods, or everyday household items. The situation gave hood an opportunity to launch an attacking battle against thomas army as it crossed the wide, deepgullied peachtree creek. The battle brandy station, fredericksburg and spotsylvania national military park.
It takes a bit of concentration to read, since the battle. Entitled peach tree creek crossing which is how this famous stream was spelled during the civil war, this marker describes the eastern end of the fighting during the battle of peach tree creek on july 20, 1864. A place for all time, the president and his entourage. Thomass army of the cumberland just after it crossed peach tree creek on july 20. The battle of peach tree creek hoods first sortie, 20 july 1864 book. Jul 20, 2014 instead of using a series of defensive positions, forcing the union army to attack, general hood takes the initiative in attacking the union army.
Peach tree creek crossing atlanta campaign american civil. Have a cocktail overlook ing the battlefield, and listen while mr. Peachtree creek confederate order of battle wikipedia. The battle of peach tree creek hoods first effort to save atlanta book. The battle of peach tree creek the first nail in the coffin. Phillips did not attack again and withdrew after dark. Beginning on july 21, the men who survived the battle of peach tree creek began a long process of coping in various ways with the experience of combat. This monument dedicated to soldiers on both sides of the civil wars battle of peachtree creek is owned by piedmont hospital, which is located at the site of the battle. Rather than defend the chattahoochee he would wait until sherman crossed peachtree creek, then attack while the army was split in two. Sherman split his army into three columns for the assault on atlanta with george h. The battle of peachtree creek, georgia the travelers. After the war, the atlanta ladies memorial association was formed with the stated purpose of. Soon the two armies will clash in the battle of peachtree creek and then two days later at the battle of atlanta.
Peachtree creek confederate order of battle youtube. Shermans advancing armies, president jefferson davis removed johnston from command. Affluent homeowners in the early 20th century made this stretch of. The site of the battle of peachtree creek falls without a ten mile radius of oakland cemetery in atlanta. The save the fox campaign gave rise to the atlanta. Once again the amazingly prolific earl hess has demonstrated that important new insights truly can be learned by thorough study of the great battles of the civil war. The battle of peach tree creek the first nail in the. Battle of peach tree creek american battlefield trust. The battle of peach tree creek buckhead heritage society. First, atlanta was burned by federal troops in 1864, destroying most historic structures. The battle of peachtree creek, fought on july 20, 1864, is the first major battle around the city of atlanta. Second, atlantas civic leadership has generally been more focused on constructing new buildings instead of saving older ones.
Hess describes how several confederate regiments and brigades made a pretense of advancing but then stopped partway to the objective and took cover for the rest of the afternoon on july 20. The battle of peach tree creek book gwinnett county. Attacking northward from atlantas defenses, hoods men struck george h. At the same time that howard began his swing to the west of atlanta, two. The atlanta region civil war sites, out of all the regions in the book, have the greatest range of substance, style, and historic importance because of several factors. The battles of daltonchapter 1 of the 1864 georgia. Hood since taking command of the confederate army of tennessee. Battle of peachtree creek civil war atlanta campaign. Illinois regiments in the battle of peachtree creek ilgenweb. Their prices are more than fair to both buyer and seller. As we enter the sesquicentennial of the atlanta campaign, it is great to see a book like this appear. Battle of peach tree creek, georgia, july 20, 1864.
Jun 06, 2018 the battle of south peachtree creek was not a fun chapter for path or for the neighbors who opposed the trail. Shermans union army which was perched on the doorstep of atlanta. The battle of peach tree creek by earl hess is a solid work that fits neatly into the growing historiography of the atlanta campaign. The authors intimate familiarity with the terrain of the peach tree creek battlefield allows him to note the exact positions of units down to the. Jul 20, 2016 the battle of peachtree creek july 20th, 1864. The battle of peachtree creek was fought in georgia on july 20, 1864. There is a tour of the battle of peachtree creek, and buckhead heritage society will be leading a tour of peachtree heights east. Civil war books and authors an exquisitely detailed case study of one of the confederacys worst military disasters. Johnston to the bold offense called upon by his replacement, general john bell hood. Confederate casualties totaled 4,796 men including gen. The result was a confederate loss, with more than 2,500 confederate casualties compared to thomass.