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The Civil War in Georgia as told by its historic markers.

Battle of Ezra Church

Beginning on 1864/07/28 and ending 1864/07/28

The Battle of Ezra Church, also known as the Battle of the Poor House, was fought on July 28, 1864, in Fulton County, Georgia, during the American Civil War. The battle was part of the Atlanta Campaign, which featured Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman´s Union Army of the Tennessee against the Army of Tennessee, commanded by Lt. Gen. John B. Hood, which was defending the Confederate stronghold of Atlanta, Georgia.

Marker Display Option: All Start Date 07/28/1864 End Date 07/28/1864 Map Ledged Federal Confederate USA & CSA other

Battle of Ezra Church

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The Battle of Ezra Church July 28, 1864
Synopsis Date July 28, 1864 Location West of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia Result Union victory. Belligerents United States (Union) CSA (Confederacy) Commanders William T. Sherman Oliver Otis Howard John Bell Hood Forces Engaged Army of the Tennessee Army of Tennessee Casualties and losses[1] 1,779 4,632

1. CWSAC Battle Summary - Atlanta
2. Wikipedia - Battle of Peachtree Creek
3. Ezra Church - Battle of the Poor House - American Civil War July 28, 1864
4. Atlanta Defenses and Batteries Map
5. Wikipedia - Atlanta Campaign Union order of battle
6. Wikipedia - Atlanta Campaign Confederate order of battle

References

1. ^  Georgia Historic Commission - Georgia Civil War Centennial Commission - The Battle of Ezra Church - Plaque 6 - Forces Engaged

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