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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Poplar Springs Methodist Camp Ground

Camp meetings have been held here each year from 1832,except four years during the War Between the states. The 50-acre plot, "extending one-half mile in every direction from the preacher´s stand"...

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Carroll's Methodist Church

2 mi. This church instituted in 1797, was named for the Wm. Carroll family, among its first members. The present building, erected about 1835, was restored in 1951-52 under the leadership...

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Carroll's Methodist Church

2 ½ mi. Instituted in 1797, this church was named for the William Carroll family, among its first members. Families identified with the church through the years are McWhorters, Osborns,...

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Dr. Stewart D. Brown, Sr.

Dr. Brown (1881-1952). Royston native, after years of the best training, returned home to practice surgery, bringing modern techniques and ingenious methods. He served his townspeople unfailingly...

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