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1916 Glover Machine Works Locomotive

Built by Glover Machine Works of Marietta, this 1916 locomotive was sold to a company in Va. for hauling lumber. In 1921 GMW reassumed possession. It was restored in 1992. Today GMW is in its...

Built by Glover Machine Works of Marietta, this 1916 locomotive was sold to a company in Va. for hauling lumber. In 1921 GMW reassumed possession. It was restored in 1992. Today GMW is in its...

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Peachtree Trail

The Indians knew this trail as the route from the heart of the Cherokee Nation to Standing Peachtree, Creek village that grew into a trading post and fort just south of the Chattahoochee. Pioneers...

The Indians knew this trail as the route from the heart of the Cherokee Nation to Standing Peachtree, Creek village that grew into a trading post and fort just south of the Chattahoochee. Pioneers...

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The Archibald Howell Home

Here, in the spring of 1865, Gen. Henry M. Judah had his headquarters and saw evidence which helped him make a decision of much importance to local people. Since no crops had been grown here on...

Here, in the spring of 1865, Gen. Henry M. Judah had his headquarters and saw evidence which helped him make a decision of much importance to local people. Since no crops had been grown here on...

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UDC and Kennesaw House

The Kennesaw Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy was organized July 29, 1898, in the parlors of the Kennesaw House on the second floor corner nearest the railroad station. Mrs. R. L....

The Kennesaw Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy was organized July 29, 1898, in the parlors of the Kennesaw House on the second floor corner nearest the railroad station. Mrs. R....

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Kennesaw House

In ante-bellum days, this hotel was a summer resort for planters attracted by the gay social activities of the town. In 1862, J. J. Andrews and his Federal raiders met here to begin the daring...

In ante-bellum days, this hotel was a summer resort for planters attracted by the gay social activities of the town. In 1862, J. J. Andrews and his Federal raiders met here to begin the...

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Confederate Cemetery

3,000 Confederate dead from every southern state are buried in this cemetery. First established for [CS] soldiers killed in a railroad collision in 1863, it became the resting place for dead from...

3,000 Confederate dead from every southern state are buried in this cemetery. First established for [CS] soldiers killed in a railroad collision in 1863, it became the resting place for dead...

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Confederate Cemetery

Burial of Confederates killed in a railroad collision, September, 1863, on land given by Mrs. Jane Glover, established this cemetery. Later more land was given by Ann Moyer and others, and the...

Burial of Confederates killed in a railroad collision, September, 1863, on land given by Mrs. Jane Glover, established this cemetery. Later more land was given by Ann Moyer and others, and...

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Army of the Tennessee at Roswell

July 3, 16, 1864. McPherson´s Army of the Tenn. formed the right of the Federal forces operating south of Kennesaw Mountain. After Johnston´s forces [CS] withdrew S. of the Chattahoochee, July 9,...

July 3, 16, 1864. McPherson´s Army of the Tenn. formed the right of the Federal forces operating south of Kennesaw Mountain. After Johnston´s forces [CS] withdrew S. of the Chattahoochee, July 9,...

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Garrard & Newton Move on Roswell

300 ft. W. stood the res. of Wm. Johnston who operated the ferry in the 1850´s, where Johnston´s Fy. Rd. crosses the Chattahoochee River. July 5, 1864. Gen. Kenner Garrard´s cav. div. [US] enroute...

300 ft. W. stood the res. of Wm. Johnston who operated the ferry in the 1850´s, where Johnston´s Fy. Rd. crosses the Chattahoochee River. July 5, 1864. Gen. Kenner Garrard´s cav. div. [US]...

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The 23d Corps at Soap Creek

July 8, 1864. The first passage of the Chattahoochee River by Federal forces was made at mouth of Soap Creek by Cox´s division, 23d A.C. [US]. Cameron´s brigade crossed creek at the dam and...

July 8, 1864. The first passage of the Chattahoochee River by Federal forces was made at mouth of Soap Creek by Cox´s division, 23d A.C. [US]. Cameron´s brigade crossed creek at the dam and...

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Soap Creek Paper Mills

The original structures which housed the Marietta Paper Mills ­ incorporated in 1859 ­ stood 1/4 mile down stream from Paper Mill Road. The mills manufactured news print, wrapping paper and...

The original structures which housed the Marietta Paper Mills ­ incorporated in 1859 ­ stood 1/4 mile down stream from Paper Mill Road. The mills manufactured news print, wrapping paper...

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Power's Ferry

Established 1835 by James Power, (1790-1870). Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard´s 4th A. C. (Army of the Cumberland) [US], moved from Vining´s station to this vicinity July 9, 10, 1864. Newton´s (2d) div....

Established 1835 by James Power, (1790-1870). Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard´s 4th A. C. (Army of the Cumberland) [US], moved from Vining´s station to this vicinity July 9, 10, 1864. Newton´s (2d)...

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The River Patrol & Cochran's Ford

Pending Federal crossings of the Chattahoochee, Gen. E. M. McCook´s cav. div. [US] screened 4th and 23d Corps movements to fords and ferries in this vicinity, July 6, 15, 1864. July 7, Brownlow´s...

Pending Federal crossings of the Chattahoochee, Gen. E. M. McCook´s cav. div. [US] screened 4th and 23d Corps movements to fords and ferries in this vicinity, July 6, 15, 1864. July 7, Brownlow´s...

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The Hargrove House

Ante-bellum residence of Asbury Hargrove 1809-1879. Headquarters of Brig. Gen. Edward M. McCook, July 6 - 15, 1864. McCook´s (1st) div. (Dorr´s & Lamson´s brigades), Elliott´s Cav. Corps (Army of...

Ante-bellum residence of Asbury Hargrove 1809-1879. Headquarters of Brig. Gen. Edward M. McCook, July 6 - 15, 1864. McCook´s (1st) div. (Dorr´s & Lamson´s brigades), Elliott´s Cav. Corps (Army of...

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The 4th Corps Posted Along the River

When the 4th A.C. reached the Chattahoochee July 5, attempts to cross were found impracticable because of Confederate opposition on the other side. Pending the crossing of the 23d A.C. at Soap...

When the 4th A.C. reached the Chattahoochee July 5, attempts to cross were found impracticable because of Confederate opposition on the other side. Pending the crossing of the 23d A.C. at...

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The 14th & 20th A.C. Cross at Pace's Ferry

July 17, 1864. Palmer´s 14th and Hooker´s 20th A. C. [US] crossed to the Fulton Co. side of the river on two pontoon bridges. This passage was covered by Wood´s 4th A.C. div., which marched down...

July 17, 1864. Palmer´s 14th and Hooker´s 20th A. C. [US] crossed to the Fulton Co. side of the river on two pontoon bridges. This passage was covered by Wood´s 4th A.C. div., which marched down...

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The Errant Pontoon Bridge: Pace's Ferry

July 5, 1864. During Johnston´s retreat from Smyrna, a portion of his wagon-train detoured from the Atlanta-Marietta rd. via Vining´s Station to a pontoon bridge at Pace´s Ferry. Wheeler´s Cav....

July 5, 1864. During Johnston´s retreat from Smyrna, a portion of his wagon-train detoured from the Atlanta-Marietta rd. via Vining´s Station to a pontoon bridge at Pace´s Ferry. Wheeler´s...

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Site: Hardy Pace's Res., Howard's Headquarters

Hardy Pace (1785-1864), operated the Chattahoochee River ferry at site of bridge where Pace´s Ferry rd. crosses. Federal forces occupied Vining´s Station, July 5-17, 1864, while preparing to cross...

Hardy Pace (1785-1864), operated the Chattahoochee River ferry at site of bridge where Pace´s Ferry rd. crosses. Federal forces occupied Vining´s Station, July 5-17, 1864, while preparing to...

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The 4th Corps at Vining's Station

June 5, 1864*. When Johnston´s army [CS] withdrew from Smyrna to the river, Howard´s 4th A. C., and Baird´s div. (14th A.C.), [US] via highway and R. R. occupied Vining´s. Baird´s troops kept on...

June 5, 1864*. When Johnston´s army [CS] withdrew from Smyrna to the river, Howard´s 4th A. C., and Baird´s div. (14th A.C.), [US] via highway and R. R. occupied Vining´s. Baird´s troops kept on...

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23d Army Corps to Soap Creek

July 6, 1864. Schofield´s Federal 23d A.C. having been shifted N.E. from Sandtown Rd. (at Floyd Station), camped at Smyrna. Resuming the march, July 7, it traversed only 2 mi. (to this point)...

July 6, 1864. Schofield´s Federal 23d A.C. having been shifted N.E. from Sandtown Rd. (at Floyd Station), camped at Smyrna. Resuming the march, July 7, it traversed only 2 mi. (to this...

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