Historical Marker

March and Counter-march

Rex · Clayton County · Erected 1956

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The Story

After the failed assault of August 31, 1864, Lee's corps camped near Rex and marched north, then countermarched south to Lovejoy's — the confused maneuvering of a Confederate army retreating as Atlanta fell.

About this site

March and Counter-march is a historical marker in Rex, Clayton County, erected in 1956. It is one of 48 historical markers documented in Clayton County, among 75 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.5778, -84.2872 near Rex. The nearest cataloged historic site is The Rock Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rocky Mount Baptist Church Cemetery, Rex Mill, and Melvinia Shields.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 33.5778, -84.2872 · Rex, Clayton County

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Nearby in Clayton County

Rocky Mount Baptist Church Cemetery

Sylvester Baptist Cemetery

Ellenwood

College & University

Clayton State University

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