Hood Avenue
Name in honor of General John Bell Hood (USMA 1853), who was a Lieut. General in command of the 2nd Corps, Army of Tennessee, CSA, during Atlanta Campaign in 1864. He succeeded General Joseph E. Johnston as commanding general of Confederate forces who were defeated in the Battle of Atlanta and whose troops fought a delaying action on the Depot site during the retreat. Born at Owingsville, Ky., June 1, 1831. Died August 30, 1879.
GHM 031-AGD-1 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1957
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: David Seibert.