Historical Marker

Site of Couch House

Riverdale · Clayton County · Erected 1956

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The Story

In late August 1864, Union commanders used Drew Couch's log house here as a headquarters during the move on the Macon railroad; from this sector the XIV Corps advanced to the September 1 Battle of Jonesborough.

About this site

Site of Couch House is a historical marker in Riverdale, 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 33.5801, -84.4160 near Riverdale. The nearest cataloged historic site is Memorial Georgia Gold Star Fathers (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include King Cemetery, Site: The Mann House, and Baird’s Div., 14th A.C..

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

📍 33.5801, -84.4160 · Riverdale, Clayton County

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