Historical Marker

Mersy’s Brigade

Atlanta · DeKalb County · Erected 1956

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The Story

By chance, Mersy's brigade of Sweeny's 16th Corps division halted here at noon on July 22, 1864, directly in the path of Hardee's surprise attack, intercepting the blow aimed at the Union rear and helping trigger the battle.

About this site

Mersy’s Brigade is a historical marker in Atlanta, DeKalb County, erected in 1956. It is one of 98 historical markers documented in DeKalb County, among 143 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.7475, -84.3358 near Atlanta. The nearest cataloged historic site is An Unexpected Clash (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include McPherson's Last Ride, Gresham's Division, and Battle of Atlanta Began Here.

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

📍 33.7475, -84.3358 · Atlanta, DeKalb County

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Nearby in DeKalb County

McPherson's Last Ride

Battle of Atlanta Began Here

Atlanta · 1983

Historical Marker

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Historic Ground--1864