Historical Marker

Hardee Hall

Hood Ave. in front of the Officers Club, Fort Gillem ยท Clayton

Georgia marker

Inscription

HARDEE HALL. Named in honor of Lieut. General William Joseph Hardee (USMA 1838), CSA. A Corps commander during the Atlanta Campaign, he fought a delaying action on Depot site during the retreat. Later, he commanded the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida and served as Corps commander in the Army of Tennessee until its surrender.

Born at Savannah, Georgia, October 10, 1815. Died November 6, 1873. 031-AGD-2 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1957

Location

AddressHood Ave. in front of the Officers Club, Fort Gillem
CountyClayton
StateGeorgia

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