How would you like to live on land once used as an encampment by the Confederate army? Well, you may be able to in Atlanta, GA! The Civil War Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Civil War battlefields, is attempting to prevent the 14-acre plot from being converted into apartment homes later this year. Unfortunately, 2013 doesn’t seem to be as successful as 2012 for the organization, and the developer seems to show no sign of halting.

The Battle of Peachtree Creek took place within the 14 acres, and eventually led to the Battle of Atlanta. This battle was the first major attack by Lt. Gen. John B. Hood after taking over the Confederate Army of Tennessee.

John B. Hood was also at the Battle of Gettysburg, and actually contributed significantly to the outcome. After receiving General Lee’s orders, Hood was dissatisfied with his assignment. He protested multiple times to Longstreet, asking to avoid a strenuous terrain and attack the Union army from behind. Continuously denied, Hood and his men eventually met the Union army at Little Round Top. There, Hood was severely injured and passed command to his ranking brigade commander, Brig. Gen. Evander M. Law. Through the confusion and disorder, the goal and strength of the Confederate army was almost completely halted, leading to a Union victory.

Read the full apartment article here: Housing Developers eye Civil War Battlefield

Lt. Gen. John B. Hood