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The Saga of Gold Tooth John

First the Cherokee Indians were here. Then the White settlers were here. Among the first of these was Edwin Plaster who built his home near here. He grew cotton on this plot of land, and built the...

First the Cherokee Indians were here. Then the White settlers were here. Among the first of these was Edwin Plaster who built his home near here. He grew cotton on this plot of land, and built...

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The Georgian Terrace Hotel

Built by Atlanta native Joseph Gatins and designed by New York architect, W. L Stoddard, the Terrace opened October 2, 1911. Over the years most of Atlanta´s famous Visitors have chosen the...

Built by Atlanta native Joseph Gatins and designed by New York architect, W. L Stoddard, the Terrace opened October 2, 1911. Over the years most of Atlanta´s famous Visitors have chosen the...

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Talmadge Plaza

IN HONOR OF HERMAN EUGENE TALMADGE 1912 - 2002 LAWYER, FARMER, STATESMAN GOVERNOR 1947, 1948 - 1955 UNITED STATES SENATOR 1957 - 1981 "EVER FAITHFUL TO GEORGIA, HE BELONGS TO THE AGES."...

IN HONOR OF HERMAN EUGENE TALMADGE 1912 - 2002 LAWYER, FARMER, STATESMAN GOVERNOR 1947, 1948 - 1955 UNITED STATES SENATOR 1957 - 1981 "EVER FAITHFUL TO GEORGIA, HE BELONGS TO THE...

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Robert Woodruff - Shining Light Award

1974 SHINING LIGHT AWARD IN HONOR OF ROBERT W. WOODRUFF BUSINESS GENIUS. COUNSELOR OF PRESIDENTS. SPORTSMAN, HUMANITARIAN. BENEFACTOR OF EDUCATION, MEDICINE AND THE ARTS. HE ENLARGED THE VISION...

1974 SHINING LIGHT AWARD IN HONOR OF ROBERT W. WOODRUFF BUSINESS GENIUS. COUNSELOR OF PRESIDENTS. SPORTSMAN, HUMANITARIAN. BENEFACTOR OF EDUCATION, MEDICINE AND THE ARTS. HE ENLARGED THE VISION...

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Baltimore Block

Baltimore Block was built in 1885 by Jacob J. Rosenthal. Named for the developer´s hometown, the row houses were Atlanta´s first apartment-type development and the first to be based on a long-term...

Baltimore Block was built in 1885 by Jacob J. Rosenthal. Named for the developer´s hometown, the row houses were Atlanta´s first apartment-type development and the first to be based on a...

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Georgia Institute of Technology

Established by Act of the General Assembly Oct. 13, 1885: site selected Oct. 20, 1886. Administration Building erected, 1887. First session, Oct. 7, 1888. In July, August 1864, this site was...

Established by Act of the General Assembly Oct. 13, 1885: site selected Oct. 20, 1886. Administration Building erected, 1887. First session, Oct. 7, 1888. In July, August 1864, this site was...

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Federal Signal Station

July 22, 1864. When 15th A.C. troops moved W. from line (at Candler St.) to the vacated Confederate line at the Troup Hurt house (at DeGress Ave.), a signal station was established by Lt. Samuel...

July 22, 1864. When 15th A.C. troops moved W. from line (at Candler St.) to the vacated Confederate line at the Troup Hurt house (at DeGress Ave.), a signal station was established by Lt. Samuel...

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The Troup Hurt House

The plantation house of Geo. M.T. Hurt, begun the Summer of 1862, never completed & never occupied as a residence, stood on the site of the stone church. It faced the Decatur Rd. July 18, 1864. A...

The plantation house of Geo. M.T. Hurt, begun the Summer of 1862, never completed & never occupied as a residence, stood on the site of the stone church. It faced the Decatur Rd. July 18, 1864....

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The DeGress Battery

July 22, 1864. Light Battery H, 1st Ill. (four 20-pounders), Capt. Francis DeGress, was posted here on right of M.L. Smith´s div., Logan´s 15th A.C. Shells from these guns are said to have been...

July 22, 1864. Light Battery H, 1st Ill. (four 20-pounders), Capt. Francis DeGress, was posted here on right of M.L. Smith´s div., Logan´s 15th A.C. Shells from these guns are said to have...

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The 15th Corps Sector

July 20, 1864. Posted on this ridge, astride the Georgia R.R. was the right flank of Hood´s old corps, (Confederate) Gen. B.F. Cheatham commanding. July 22. These troops were withdrawn, before...

July 20, 1864. Posted on this ridge, astride the Georgia R.R. was the right flank of Hood´s old corps, (Confederate) Gen. B.F. Cheatham commanding. July 22. These troops were withdrawn, before...

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The Railroad Cut

In 1864 the single track of the Ga. R.R. ran through a deep cut opposite this point. Crossing it & the Decatur rd. was the intrenched line of the Federal 15th A.C. as of July 22. This was a sector...

In 1864 the single track of the Ga. R.R. ran through a deep cut opposite this point. Crossing it & the Decatur rd. was the intrenched line of the Federal 15th A.C. as of July 22. This was a sector...

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Manigault's Brigade

July 22, 1864. Manigault´s brigade, Brown´s div., Cheatham´s A.C. (Confederate) attacked this sector where Martin´s & Lightburn´s brigades were posted astride the Decatur rd. & the Ga. R.R. cut....

July 22, 1864. Manigault´s brigade, Brown´s div., Cheatham´s A.C. (Confederate) attacked this sector where Martin´s & Lightburn´s brigades were posted astride the Decatur rd. & the Ga. R.R....

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Site: The Pope House

Opposite to & N. of here was a 2-story white house (said to have been the residence of the Widow Pope) which figured prominently in this sector of the Battle of Atlanta. July 22, 1864. as...

Opposite to & N. of here was a 2-story white house (said to have been the residence of the Widow Pope) which figured prominently in this sector of the Battle of Atlanta. July 22, 1864....

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Springvale Park

July 22, 1864. Brig. Gen. John C. Brown´s div. of Cheatham´s A.C. [Confed.] moved astride the Georgia R.R., E. from the Atlanta fortifications to attack the Federals at the Troup Hurt house....

July 22, 1864. Brig. Gen. John C. Brown´s div. of Cheatham´s A.C. [Confed.] moved astride the Georgia R.R., E. from the Atlanta fortifications to attack the Federals at the Troup Hurt...

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Gen. Stewart's H'dq'rs

Site of the Ira R. Foster house which was occupied as headquarters by Gen. A. P. Stewart, [Confederate] during military operations N. of Atlanta, July 16-21, 1864. From here were issued the orders...

Site of the Ira R. Foster house which was occupied as headquarters by Gen. A. P. Stewart, [Confederate] during military operations N. of Atlanta, July 16-21, 1864. From here were issued the orders...

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To Sandy Springs & Old Cross Keys

Schofield´s 23d A.C. the fist of the Federal forces to cross the river, remained on this ridge from July 8 to 17, 1864. On the 17th the corps began its march to make contact with McPherson´s Army...

Schofield´s 23d A.C. the fist of the Federal forces to cross the river, remained on this ridge from July 8 to 17, 1864. On the 17th the corps began its march to make contact with McPherson´s Army...

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Gen. Cleburne's Headquarters

On hill 200 yards west stood the Anti-bellum residents of Archibald Whitehead, headquarters of General Patrick R. Cleburne, [Confederate] July 10-18, 1864. After withdraw of Johnston´s army to...

On hill 200 yards west stood the Anti-bellum residents of Archibald Whitehead, headquarters of General Patrick R. Cleburne, [Confederate] July 10-18, 1864. After withdraw of Johnston´s army...

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Atlanta's Outer Line

Johnston´s army [CSA] moved to this side of the river July 9-10, 1864. French´s div., Stewart´s A.C. was posted astride the R.R. to guard the left bank pending Federal crossings up river. July 18....

Johnston´s army [CSA] moved to this side of the river July 9-10, 1864. French´s div., Stewart´s A.C. was posted astride the R.R. to guard the left bank pending Federal crossings up river. July...

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Casey's Hill

A notable eminence between Peachtree & Proctor´s creeks near the Chattahoochee River & named for John A. Casey (1820 - 1907) who lived on this hill near the old Montgomery Church. Prior to &...

A notable eminence between Peachtree & Proctor´s creeks near the Chattahoochee River & named for John A. Casey (1820 - 1907) who lived on this hill near the old Montgomery Church. Prior to &...

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Johnston's Army Crossed the River

July 5-9, 1864. Johnston Army of Tenn [CSA] held a fortified line N. of the Chattahoochee from Nickajack C r. to one mile above Peachtree Cr. Federal crossings several miles upriver July 8, making...

July 5-9, 1864. Johnston Army of Tenn [CSA] held a fortified line N. of the Chattahoochee from Nickajack C r. to one mile above Peachtree Cr. Federal crossings several miles upriver July 8, making...

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