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William Johnston's grist mill on Peachtree Creek's north fork was a guiding landmark for Schofield's 23rd Corps as it marched toward Decatur and Atlanta in mid-July 1864.
Historical Marker
Wm. Johnston's Mill
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About this site
Wm. Johnston's Mill is a historical marker in Atlanta, DeKalb County, erected in 1985. 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 33.8419, -84.3220 near Atlanta. The nearest cataloged historic site is Solomon Goodwin’s Res. (historical marker), about 1.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Brookhaven Historic District, Stanley & Wood March To Durand's Mill, and Oglethorpe University.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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