The Battles for Atlanta

Friday, October 22, 2010

Dedication at 9:00 a.m.

Marker Text:

The Battles for Atlanta

Erected for the Civil War 150 commemoration by the Georgia Historical Society, the Georgia Battlefields Association and the Georgia Department of Economic Development 
 

Please RSVP to Christy Crisp at 912.651.2125 ext.17 or ccrisp@georgiahistory.com.

Directions to The Carter Center

 
From the North or the South
Take I-75/85 North or South to Exit 248C, which says ‘Freedom Parkway, The Carter Center.’ Go straight along the Freedom Parkway about 2 miles, bearing right and following the signs that say ‘to The Carter Center.’ As you begin to loop around the Center (which will be to your left) the first entrance will be a large one (for RV vehicles). Use this entrance if you are going to the Library/Museum.

Guests should park closer to the Circle of Flags, entrance #1
off of Freedom Parkway into the parking lot.


From the East or West on I-20
Take I-75/85 North, and follow directions as listed above. From I-20 West, you can also take Moreland Avenue North. When you reach Freedom Parkway, make the left onto Freedom Parkway. After going through the traffic light at North Highland Avenue, The Carter Center will be on your left.

Guests should park closer to the Circle of Flags, entrance #1
off of Freedom Parkway into the parking lot.


From the West
Same as above for I-20, or Begin on North Avenue. Continue East (toward Decatur) on North Avenue until you come to the light at North Highland Avenue. (You will see a neon art gallery, a Buddy’s/Citgo gas station, and Manuel’s Tavern will be on your right at this intersection (North & North Highland). Turn right onto North Highland Avenue. Go about a ¼ mile to the next light, where you will make a right onto Freedom Parkway (there will be a sign for The Carter Center, plus you can see it). More or less same thing for Ponce de Leon, make right at Market One at North Highland.

Guests should park closer to the Circle of Flags, entrance #1
off of Freedom Parkway into the parking lot.


From the East
Take Ponce de Leon Avenue toward downtown Atlanta (west) to North Highland Avenue. Turn left on North Highland (there will be a Market One to your right after you make this turn). Follow North Highland to the 2nd traffic light, which is Freedom Parkway. Turn right on Freedom Parkway (there will be a sign for the Center, plus you can see it).

Guests should park closer to the Circle of Flags, entrance #1
off of Freedom Parkway into the parking lot.