ATLANTA'S OUTER LINE

Johnston's army [CSA] moved to this side of the river

July 9-10, 1864. French's div., Stewart's A.C. was

posted astride the R.R. to guard the left bank

pending Federal crossings up river. July 18. With the

Federal advance S. to Peachtree Cr. Valley, French

was shifted to Casey's line of Atlanta at this point. With

its left resting here, it was continued by other

commands 5.5 mi. E. to Highland Ave., & S. 3.5 mi. to

Leggett's Hill in E. Atlanta -- a total of 9 mi. It was

occupied by 3 infantry corps & State Militia. The line

was vacated July 22 -- the troops falling back to the inner line.

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Atlanta's Outer Line State Historical Marker

Located at the west edge of Crestlawn Cemetery

on Old Atlanta-Marietta Rd. in Atlanta

Crestlawn Cemetery-

was Crown Hill Cemetery,

1st interment 1913, is        

adjacent to Casey's Cemetery

CASEY'S HILL

A notable eminence between Peachtree & Proctor's

creeks near the Chattahoochee River & named for

John A. Casey (1820 - 1907) who lived on this hill

near the old Montgomery Church. Prior to & during

the 1860's, the road from Atlanta crossed this hill &

via Montgomery's Ferry, ran to Marietta in Cobb County.

Confederate forces crossed the river near the R.R.

bridge, July 9-10, 1864, & camped on the left bank until

the 18th when most of them shifted toward Atlanta on

 the old Marietta Rd. Enroute, they learned that Gen.

Johnson [CSA] had been relieved of the command &

 Gen. Hood had been appointed his successor.

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Casey's Hill State Historical Marker

Located at the west edge of Crestlawn

Cemetery on Old Atlanta-Marietta Rd. in Atlanta

2000 Marietta Blvd. N. W.

Atlanta Ga. 30318

Crest Lawn Memorial Park was established as a public burial place in 1916. Situated on approximately 145 acres, replete with rolling hills and established trees, Crest Lawn provides a tranquil place to honor the memory of loved ones. Our park also includes a variety of blooming trees, shrubbery and seasonal flowers. Adding to the appeal, Crest Lawn offers grave sites and a mausoleum with breathtaking views of the Atlanta skyline and other beautiful features throughout the park.

 
Additionally, our park offers a unique historical connection to the city of Atlanta as it served as a brief focal point during the Battle of Atlanta in the Civil War and now includes designated sites with historical markers.