Site: Cobb’s Mill
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.
Marker is on Key Road 0.4 miles north of Woodsman Way, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
