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North and South Reunited

In 1898 the Spanish-American war allowed the South to demonstrate its loyalty and honor under fire. At first, secretary of war Russell A. Alger, was concerned that Southerners would not support...

In 1898 the Spanish-American war allowed the South to demonstrate its loyalty and honor under fire. At first, secretary of war Russell A. Alger, was concerned that Southerners would not support...

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Chattooga Academy

LaFayette Academy Erected in 1836 This tablet placed by William Marsh Chapeter D.A.R. and Chickamauga Chapter U.D.C. This building now known as John B. Gordon Hall Centennial Memorial 1936 Plaque...

LaFayette Academy Erected in 1836 This tablet placed by William Marsh Chapeter D.A.R. and Chickamauga Chapter U.D.C. This building now known as John B. Gordon Hall Centennial Memorial 1936 Plaque...

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Villanow

Ante-bellum cross-roads settlement; name taken from Jane Porter´s novel: ´Thaddeus of Warsaw.´ May 7, 1864, Kilpatrick´s Cav., having crossed Taylor´s Ridge at Nickajack Gap, moved to Gordon´s...

Ante-bellum cross-roads settlement; name taken from Jane Porter´s novel: ´Thaddeus of Warsaw.´ May 7, 1864, Kilpatrick´s Cav., having crossed Taylor´s Ridge at Nickajack Gap, moved to...

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West Armuchee Valley

Southward for several miles is the pleasant little valley of W. Armuchee Creek; Dick Ridge on the E; Taylor´s Ridge on the W. Situated 3 mi. S. are Old Shiloh Ch. & the Wm. Little res. - where...

Southward for several miles is the pleasant little valley of W. Armuchee Creek; Dick Ridge on the E; Taylor´s Ridge on the W. Situated 3 mi. S. are Old Shiloh Ch. & the Wm. Little res. - where...

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Ship's Gap

May 7, 1864. Col. J.W. Sprague´s (2nd) brigade, Veatch´s (4th) Div., 16th A.C., having camped with the corps on the little Chickamauga (near Catlett 4 mi. N.), pushed forward in a surprise move...

May 7, 1864. Col. J.W. Sprague´s (2nd) brigade, Veatch´s (4th) Div., 16th A.C., having camped with the corps on the little Chickamauga (near Catlett 4 mi. N.), pushed forward in a surprise move...

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Gordon Springs Gap

The old road to Gordon Springs in Whitfield County, began at this point (State Highway 151) & passed E. through a gap in Taylor´s Ridge. May, 1864, this gap road was traversed by Federal forces...

The old road to Gordon Springs in Whitfield County, began at this point (State Highway 151) & passed E. through a gap in Taylor´s Ridge. May, 1864, this gap road was traversed by Federal forces...

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Old Tavern Road

May 7, 1864. McPherson´s Army of the Tennessee (15th & 16th A.C.), having marched by Lee & Gordon´s Mill turned S.E. at this point & via Rock Springs Ch. on the old Tavern Rd. (State Highway 95),...

May 7, 1864. McPherson´s Army of the Tennessee (15th & 16th A.C.), having marched by Lee & Gordon´s Mill turned S.E. at this point & via Rock Springs Ch. on the old Tavern Rd. (State Highway 95),...

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Walker County

Created December 18, 1833, and named for Major Freeman Walker of Augusta, prominent attorney and United States Senator. Here the fierce Chickamaugas preyed upon pioneers, and were in turn defeated...

Created December 18, 1833, and named for Major Freeman Walker of Augusta, prominent attorney and United States Senator. Here the fierce Chickamaugas preyed upon pioneers, and were in turn defeated...

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John B. Gordon Hall

This old academy, built in 1836, was in the line of fire during the Battle of LaFayette in the War Between the States. General Braxton Bragg who had his headquarters in LaFayette, planned the...

This old academy, built in 1836, was in the line of fire during the Battle of LaFayette in the War Between the States. General Braxton Bragg who had his headquarters in LaFayette, planned the...

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The Battle of LaFayette

On June 18, 1864, during Gen. Sherman´s campaign for Atlanta. Col. Louis D. Watkins, commanding the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, occupied LaFayette with about 450 men of the 4th, 6th and 7th...

On June 18, 1864, during Gen. Sherman´s campaign for Atlanta. Col. Louis D. Watkins, commanding the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, occupied LaFayette with about 450 men of the 4th, 6th and 7th...

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Lee and Gordon's Mill

Lee and Gordon´s Mill was built by James Gordon shortly after he came to this region from Gwinnett County in 1836. He rebuilt the grist mill in 1857, adding a saw mill and the first general store...

Lee and Gordon´s Mill was built by James Gordon shortly after he came to this region from Gwinnett County in 1836. He rebuilt the grist mill in 1857, adding a saw mill and the first general store...

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Old Federal Road

The first vehicular and postal route of Georgia to Rossville was the Federal Road across the Cherokee Nation. Beginning on the southeast Indian boundary in the directions of Athens, Georgia, the...

The first vehicular and postal route of Georgia to Rossville was the Federal Road across the Cherokee Nation. Beginning on the southeast Indian boundary in the directions of Athens, Georgia,...

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The Army of the Tennessee

Late in August, 1863, the Army of the Cumberland, Maj. Gen. Wm. B. Rosecrans, USA, crossed the Tennessee River near Bridgeport and threatened Chattanooga. On Sept. 7th, learning that Rosecrans was...

Late in August, 1863, the Army of the Cumberland, Maj. Gen. Wm. B. Rosecrans, USA, crossed the Tennessee River near Bridgeport and threatened Chattanooga. On Sept. 7th, learning that Rosecrans was...

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John Ross Home

This comfortable two-story log house was the home of Cherokee Chief John Ross from boyhood until he went west over the ´Trail of Tears,´ losing his Indian wife enroute. Although only one-eighth...

This comfortable two-story log house was the home of Cherokee Chief John Ross from boyhood until he went west over the ´Trail of Tears,´ losing his Indian wife enroute. Although only...

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General Lafayette

Marie Jean Paul Roch Yves Gilbert Motier Marquis de LaFayette (1757-1834) was born in the Castle of Chavagnac, in Auvergne, France. He entered the French Army early in life and in 1777 came to...

Marie Jean Paul Roch Yves Gilbert Motier Marquis de LaFayette (1757-1834) was born in the Castle of Chavagnac, in Auvergne, France. He entered the French Army early in life and in 1777 came...

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McPherson's Army at Snake Creek Gap

A narrow 3 mi passage between 2 ridges. begining 1 mi s of this marker & ending at the fork of sugar valley & resaca rd´s May 8th 1864. While Geary´s Div. (20th A.C. Union) stormed rocky face...

A narrow 3 mi passage between 2 ridges. begining 1 mi s of this marker & ending at the fork of sugar valley & resaca rd´s May 8th 1864. While Geary´s Div. (20th A.C. Union) stormed rocky face...

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Fort Cumming

Here stood a Cherokee Indian stockade with blockhouse on hill, built by U.S. Government in 1836. Capt. Samuel Fariss and a company of Georgia volunteers guarded Cherokee Indians here before their...

Here stood a Cherokee Indian stockade with blockhouse on hill, built by U.S. Government in 1836. Capt. Samuel Fariss and a company of Georgia volunteers guarded Cherokee Indians here before their...

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Blue Star Memorial

A tribute to the Armed Forces That have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Green Thumb Garden Club in cooperation with The Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc. Plaque courtesy...

A tribute to the Armed Forces That have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Green Thumb Garden Club in cooperation with The Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc. Plaque...

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Indian Trail

Indian Trail Became about 1826 stage road from Augusta, GA to Montgomery, ALA. Marked 1935 by John Houston Chapter of D.A.R. Thomaston, GA Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with...

Indian Trail Became about 1826 stage road from Augusta, GA to Montgomery, ALA. Marked 1935 by John Houston Chapter of D.A.R. Thomaston, GA Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with...

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Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge

This bridge, 120 ft. long spanning 96 feet, was built in 1892 by the firm of Herring and Alford, using the town lattice construction. Its cost of $1,199 was funded by the Upson County Commission....

This bridge, 120 ft. long spanning 96 feet, was built in 1892 by the firm of Herring and Alford, using the town lattice construction. Its cost of $1,199 was funded by the Upson County...

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