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The Andrews Raid

About 6 A.M., April 12, 1862, a Federal spy & contraband merchant, James J. Andrews, of Ky., together with 18 soldiers & one civilian of Ohio, seized the locomotive "General", & three box cars...

About 6 A.M., April 12, 1862, a Federal spy & contraband merchant, James J. Andrews, of Ky., together with 18 soldiers & one civilian of Ohio, seized the locomotive "General", & three box...

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Site-Lacy Hotel

Eastward across R. R. stood the 2-story frame hotel, leased by George M. Lacy in 1859 -- an eating house for passengers on the State-owned railway until June 9, 1864, at which time the Federal...

Eastward across R. R. stood the 2-story frame hotel, leased by George M. Lacy in 1859 -- an eating house for passengers on the State-owned railway until June 9, 1864, at which time the Federal...

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Big Shanty

In 1838-41, a construction camp of laborers, grading & building the State R. R., was located at the spring approximately 250 yds. W. of here, where temporary structures (shanties) housed the...

In 1838-41, a construction camp of laborers, grading & building the State R. R., was located at the spring approximately 250 yds. W. of here, where temporary structures (shanties) housed...

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Hardee's Corps at Powder Springs

May 23, 1864. Lt. Gen. Wm. J. Hardee´s A. C. [CS] marched from Stegall´s Station (Emerson), and Etowah River, via New Hope Ch., reaching Powder Springs afternoon of the 24th. The corps made this...

May 23, 1864. Lt. Gen. Wm. J. Hardee´s A. C. [CS] marched from Stegall´s Station (Emerson), and Etowah River, via New Hope Ch., reaching Powder Springs afternoon of the 24th. The corps made...

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Cobb County

Created December 3, 1832, and named for Judge Thomas W. Cobb, a former U.S. Senator, Marietta was named for his wife. Fertile lands gave impetus to farming; ample water power encouraged...

Created December 3, 1832, and named for Judge Thomas W. Cobb, a former U.S. Senator, Marietta was named for his wife. Fertile lands gave impetus to farming; ample water power...

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Sope Creek Industries

By 1854 Edward Denmead was operating a large flour mill upstream from the bridge over Sope Creek. By 1859 a paper mill was operating downstream, making writing, printing, and wrapping paper. Both...

By 1854 Edward Denmead was operating a large flour mill upstream from the bridge over Sope Creek. By 1859 a paper mill was operating downstream, making writing, printing, and wrapping paper....

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Camp McDonald

To the east were the parade grounds and tents of Camp McDonald, established by Governor Joseph E. Brown, June 1861, to train citizens for the defense of the Confederacy. Here Phillips Legion, and...

To the east were the parade grounds and tents of Camp McDonald, established by Governor Joseph E. Brown, June 1861, to train citizens for the defense of the Confederacy. Here Phillips Legion, and...

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Residence of Alice McLellan Birney (1872-1884)

This house was the residence of Alice McClellan Birney, co-founder of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers during the post-war era. The home was probably built by Miss Mary Ann Nesbit...

This house was the residence of Alice McClellan Birney, co-founder of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers during the post-war era. The home was probably built by Miss Mary Ann...

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The Wm. Nickols House

Hardee´s Corps [CS] marched by this road to points S. of New Hope Ch., from Stegall´s Station (Emerson) May 23, 24, 1864. Hood´s Corps [CS] followed Hardee´s, May 24, 25, from Etowah River (at R....

Hardee´s Corps [CS] marched by this road to points S. of New Hope Ch., from Stegall´s Station (Emerson) May 23, 24, 1864. Hood´s Corps [CS] followed Hardee´s, May 24, 25, from Etowah River (at R....

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Hood & Hardee Withdraw E. to R.R.

New Hope & Gilgal Church Road. June 2-4, 1864. Hood´s A.C. was posted 1 mi. W. & Hardee´s A. C. was aligned along Dallas - Acworth rd. N. 1.5 mi to Burnt Hickory rd. - Confederate center & rt....

New Hope & Gilgal Church Road. June 2-4, 1864. Hood´s A.C. was posted 1 mi. W. & Hardee´s A. C. was aligned along Dallas - Acworth rd. N. 1.5 mi to Burnt Hickory rd. - Confederate center &...

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James Foster House, Old Burnt Hickory Road

On June 2, 1864 pressure on right of Johnston´s line [CS] by 23rd A. C. [US] forced the rt. of Hardee´s Corps [CS] E. of the Dallas - Acworth road, enabling Schofield [US] to gain a position near...

On June 2, 1864 pressure on right of Johnston´s line [CS] by 23rd A. C. [US] forced the rt. of Hardee´s Corps [CS] E. of the Dallas - Acworth road, enabling Schofield [US] to gain a position near...

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Dallas-Acworth Road

June 2, 1864. The rt. of Johnston´s Dallas - New Hope line -- a short distance E. of road, was held by Bate´s Div. of Hardee´s Corps [CS] after being pressed back by Fed. 23d A. C. June 3....

June 2, 1864. The rt. of Johnston´s Dallas - New Hope line -- a short distance E. of road, was held by Bate´s Div. of Hardee´s Corps [CS] after being pressed back by Fed. 23d A. C. June 3....

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Site of Old Allatoona Church

Extreme left of Federal line on the Dallas - New Hope front where Johnston´s & Sherman´s forces had been in daily conflict since May 25, 1864. June 3. Hovey´s (1st) Div., 23d A. C. [US] drove...

Extreme left of Federal line on the Dallas - New Hope front where Johnston´s & Sherman´s forces had been in daily conflict since May 25, 1864. June 3. Hovey´s (1st) Div., 23d A. C. [US]...

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Site-Mason's Bridge

June 4, 1864. Ireland´s (3d) Brigade, Geary´s (2d) div., 20th A. C., [US] seized, repaired & held Mason´s Bridge, which had been wrecked by Confederate forces retreating eastward. June 6. The Army...

June 4, 1864. Ireland´s (3d) Brigade, Geary´s (2d) div., 20th A. C., [US] seized, repaired & held Mason´s Bridge, which had been wrecked by Confederate forces retreating eastward. June 6. The Army...

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Durham House

H´dq´rs of Brig. Gen. Absalom Baird, commanding 3d Div., 14th A. C., Army of the Cumberland, [US] June 6-10, 1864. Baird´s, together with 1st and 2d divisions, were camped along Proctor´s Cr., E....

H´dq´rs of Brig. Gen. Absalom Baird, commanding 3d Div., 14th A. C., Army of the Cumberland, [US] June 6-10, 1864. Baird´s, together with 1st and 2d divisions, were camped along Proctor´s Cr., E....

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Route of Polk's Corps

May 23d, 1864, Lt. Gen. Leonidas Polk´s Corps, [CS] marching S. from Allatoona, camped at night in this vicinity enroute to Dallas in Paulding County via Lost Mountain. This was the left wing of...

May 23d, 1864, Lt. Gen. Leonidas Polk´s Corps, [CS] marching S. from Allatoona, camped at night in this vicinity enroute to Dallas in Paulding County via Lost Mountain. This was the left wing of...

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Stilesboro-Sandtown Crossroads

From this vicinity was launched the 1st attacks by Sherman´s forces [US] on Johnston´s Kennesaw lines [CS], after withdrawal of both armies from Paulding County. June 6, 1864. 20th A. C. [US]...

From this vicinity was launched the 1st attacks by Sherman´s forces [US] on Johnston´s Kennesaw lines [CS], after withdrawal of both armies from Paulding County. June 6, 1864. 20th A. C....

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Pine Mountain

June 10, 1864. The 4th A. C. moved from Mars Hill Ch. to position along this road facing S. toward Pine Mtn.-- highest point between Lost & Kennesaw Mtns. The 14th A. C. was on the left; the 20th...

June 10, 1864. The 4th A. C. moved from Mars Hill Ch. to position along this road facing S. toward Pine Mtn.-- highest point between Lost & Kennesaw Mtns. The 14th A. C. was on the left; the 20th...

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Lt. General Leonidas Polk Killed at Pine Mountain

The wooded knob W. was a fortified outpost, 1.25 miles north of Johnston´s intrenched line from Lost to Brushy Mountains, June 5-15, 1864. Pine Mountain was held by Bate´s division of Hardee´s A....

The wooded knob W. was a fortified outpost, 1.25 miles north of Johnston´s intrenched line from Lost to Brushy Mountains, June 5-15, 1864. Pine Mountain was held by Bate´s division of Hardee´s A....

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Hardee's Salient

June 16, 1864. From this point as a pivot, the Confederate line W. to Gilgal Church & Lost Mtn. was swung back to a N. & S. line E. of Mud Creek, thereby making a salient angle -- Hardee´s A. C....

June 16, 1864. From this point as a pivot, the Confederate line W. to Gilgal Church & Lost Mtn. was swung back to a N. & S. line E. of Mud Creek, thereby making a salient angle -- Hardee´s A....

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