Historical Marker

Atlanta's Outer Line

Atlanta · Fulton County · Erected 1956

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The Story

Atlanta's outer defensive line ran nine miles around the city. After Federal troops crossed Peachtree Creek, Confederate forces held this high ground only until July 22, 1864, then fell back to the inner works.

About this site

Atlanta's Outer Line is a historical marker in Atlanta, Fulton County, erected in 1956. It is one of 357 historical markers documented in Fulton County, among 643 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.8088, -84.4466 near Atlanta. The nearest cataloged historic site is Casey's Hill (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Crestlawn Cemetery, Decorative Arts Collection, and Montgomery Cemetery.

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

📍 33.8088, -84.4466 · Atlanta, Fulton County

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