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Route of Stewart's Corps from Atlanta

Gen. Alex P. Stewart´s A.C. and the GA. Militia remained in Atlanta after Hardee´s and S.D. Lee´s corp (CSA) were shifted to Jonesboro Aug.30, 1864. With Hardee´s defeat at that place Aug. 31,...

Gen. Alex P. Stewart´s A.C. and the GA. Militia remained in Atlanta after Hardee´s and S.D. Lee´s corp (CSA) were shifted to Jonesboro Aug.30, 1864. With Hardee´s defeat at that place Aug....

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Hardee's Night March

Failure to dislodge Federal forces North of Atlanta at Peachtree Creek, July 20, Gen. Hood sent Hardee´s A.C. on a 15 mile night march S.E. to the rear of Federal troops in East Atlanta. Hardee...

Failure to dislodge Federal forces North of Atlanta at Peachtree Creek, July 20, Gen. Hood sent Hardee´s A.C. on a 15 mile night march S.E. to the rear of Federal troops in East Atlanta. Hardee...

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Attack from the West

July 22, 1864. Gen. George Maney´s division (Hardee´s A.C.) [Confed.] attacked the front of Giles Smith´s div., 17th A.C. [Union] posted on Flat Shoals Road (Leggett´s Hill to Glenwood), while...

July 22, 1864. Gen. George Maney´s division (Hardee´s A.C.) [Confed.] attacked the front of Giles Smith´s div., 17th A.C. [Union] posted on Flat Shoals Road (Leggett´s Hill to Glenwood), while...

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Benton's & Coltart's Brigades

July 22, 1864. When Brown´s (formerly Hindman´s) div., Cheatham´s A.C. [Confed.] attacked the Fed. line e. of here, Benton´s Mississippi & Coltart´s Alabama brigades struck Harrow´s div. of the...

July 22, 1864. When Brown´s (formerly Hindman´s) div., Cheatham´s A.C. [Confed.] attacked the Fed. line e. of here, Benton´s Mississippi & Coltart´s Alabama brigades struck Harrow´s div. of the...

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Harrow's Div. 15th A.C.

July 22, 1864. Harrow´s 4th div. (composed of Walcutt´s, Oliver´s & Williams´ brigades), 15th A.C. [Union] occupied this sector between Leggett´s Hill & the Ga. R.R., which was the outer...

July 22, 1864. Harrow´s 4th div. (composed of Walcutt´s, Oliver´s & Williams´ brigades), 15th A.C. [Union] occupied this sector between Leggett´s Hill & the Ga. R.R., which was the...

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Baker's Brigade

July 22, 1864. Baker´s Alabama brigade (Col. J.H. Higley comdg.), Clayton´s div., Cheatham´s A.C., [CSA] was diverted N.E. in Clayton´s attack on the 15th A.C. eastward, thus forming the extreme...

July 22, 1864. Baker´s Alabama brigade (Col. J.H. Higley comdg.), Clayton´s div., Cheatham´s A.C., [CSA] was diverted N.E. in Clayton´s attack on the 15th A.C. eastward, thus forming the extreme...

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Brown's & Clayton's Divs.

July 22, 1864: 3:30 P.M. Gen. Hood [Confed.] launched an attack from the east line of the city fortifications, on the 15th A.C. astride the Ga. R.R. (at DeGress Ave.) -- a mass assault by two...

July 22, 1864: 3:30 P.M. Gen. Hood [Confed.] launched an attack from the east line of the city fortifications, on the 15th A.C. astride the Ga. R.R. (at DeGress Ave.) -- a mass assault by...

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23d A.C. to Decatur

July 17, 1864 Schofield´s 23d A.C. left its river positions near Isom´s ferry on a march designed to gain the N.E. sector of the final approach to Atlanta by Federal Forces. Cox´s (3d) div...

July 17, 1864 Schofield´s 23d A.C. left its river positions near Isom´s ferry on a march designed to gain the N.E. sector of the final approach to Atlanta by Federal Forces. Cox´s (3d)...

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Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge

The Cromers settled on Nails Creek in Franklin County in 1845. Prior to the Civil War, the family operated a woolen mill near this site. Subsequently, the area maintained a cotton gin, flour mill...

The Cromers settled on Nails Creek in Franklin County in 1845. Prior to the Civil War, the family operated a woolen mill near this site. Subsequently, the area maintained a cotton gin, flour mill...

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Old Federal Road Historic District

Development along Indian trails of the Old Federal Road began in the early 19th century to improve transportation between South Carolina and Tennessee. Although European settlement in this area...

Development along Indian trails of the Old Federal Road began in the early 19th century to improve transportation between South Carolina and Tennessee. Although European settlement in this area...

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Red Hill School

In 1912, William Thomas Sosby donated 1.4 acres near this site for the Red Hill School. Originally for grades 1-6, the school added grades 7-9 in 1922. After consolidation in 1925, a new school...

In 1912, William Thomas Sosby donated 1.4 acres near this site for the Red Hill School. Originally for grades 1-6, the school added grades 7-9 in 1922. After consolidation in 1925, a new...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. and Lake Ivanhoe Garden Club of Tucker IN COOPERATION WITH Georgia...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. and Lake Ivanhoe Garden Club of Tucker IN COOPERATION WITH...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY The Garden Club of South Carolina In cooperation with South Carolina Department of Highways and Public...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY The Garden Club of South Carolina In cooperation with South Carolina Department of Highways and...

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Tyrus Raymond Cobb - "The Georgia Peach"

Tyrus Raymond Cobb "The Georgia Peach" — 1886 - 1961 — Ty Cobb Lifetime Record 1904 - 1928 Games 3,033 At Bat 11,429 Runs 2,244 Hits 4,191 Put Outs 6,294 Errors 274 Home Runs 118 Stolen Bases 892...

Tyrus Raymond Cobb "The Georgia Peach" — 1886 - 1961 — Ty Cobb Lifetime Record 1904 - 1928 Games 3,033 At Bat 11,429 Runs 2,244 Hits 4,191 Put Outs 6,294 Errors 274 Home Runs 118 Stolen Bases...

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Historical Franklin Springs

Site of the home of Rev. John Martin Turner, born September 12, 1891, and Mrs. Olivia Jackson Turner, born April 5, 1893, a teacher at Holmes College of the Bible. They were married July 7, 1920....

Site of the home of Rev. John Martin Turner, born September 12, 1891, and Mrs. Olivia Jackson Turner, born April 5, 1893, a teacher at Holmes College of the Bible. They were married July 7, 1920....

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Historical Franklin Springs

Site of the home of Rev. John Martin Turner, born September 12, 1891, and Mrs. Olivia Jackson Turner, born April 5, 1893, a teacher at Holmes College of the Bible. They were married July 7, 1920....

Site of the home of Rev. John Martin Turner, born September 12, 1891, and Mrs. Olivia Jackson Turner, born April 5, 1893, a teacher at Holmes College of the Bible. They were married July 7, 1920....

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The Franklin Springs

For the first hundred years. Franklin Springs existed as a famous health resort. The Springs as well as the Country, was named for Benjamin Franklin. Three types of water flowed strongly from...

For the first hundred years. Franklin Springs existed as a famous health resort. The Springs as well as the Country, was named for Benjamin Franklin. Three types of water flowed strongly from...

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Poplar Springs Baptist Church

Established in 1805, Poplar Springs Baptist Church, "Mother Church" of the Tugalo Baptist Assn., began in May of that year. Some of the first members were Joseph Chandler, Thomas Wilkins, John...

Established in 1805, Poplar Springs Baptist Church, "Mother Church" of the Tugalo Baptist Assn., began in May of that year. Some of the first members were Joseph Chandler, Thomas Wilkins, John...

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Double Branches Baptist Church

--- ½ mi. ---> Constituted in 1801 this church had 19 charter members. First a member of 13 churches to form the Tugalo Association in 1818. Some members came many miles in wagons and buggies to...

--- ½ mi. ---> Constituted in 1801 this church had 19 charter members. First a member of 13 churches to form the Tugalo Association in 1818. Some members came many miles in wagons and buggies...

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Hebron Presbyterian Church

Reverend John Newton, a native of Pennsylvania organized the Hebron Presbyterian Church was organized in 1796. Rev. Thomas Newton, a younger brother, was the first pastor. First elders were John...

Reverend John Newton, a native of Pennsylvania organized the Hebron Presbyterian Church was organized in 1796. Rev. Thomas Newton, a younger brother, was the first pastor. First elders were John...

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