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Second Shoupade

Again, you're standing behind a Shoupade. This fort faced slightly west of North. It was one of five Shoupades along Fort Drive, which derives its name from the existence of these forts. For over...

Again, you're standing behind a Shoupade. This fort faced slightly west of North. It was one of five Shoupades along Fort Drive, which derives its name from the existence of these forts. For...

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Artillery Redan

The palisade was interrupted at this point for an artillery redan, an earth structure designed to protect two canons. The lower sections in the wall of the redan indicate where the muscle of each...

The palisade was interrupted at this point for an artillery redan, an earth structure designed to protect two canons. The lower sections in the wall of the redan indicate where the muscle of each...

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First Shoupade

Before you are the earthen remains of a Civil War fort of unique design. Upon seeing these forts, Confederate Major General G. W. Smith said that their designer – Brigadier General Francis Shoup -...

Before you are the earthen remains of a Civil War fort of unique design. Upon seeing these forts, Confederate Major General G. W. Smith said that their designer – Brigadier General Francis Shoup...

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Shoupade Park

Within this park is the remnant of the unique fortification known as Johnston's River line. In mid June 1864, the Confederate Army of Tennessee under General Joseph E. Johnston was fighting in...

Within this park is the remnant of the unique fortification known as Johnston's River line. In mid June 1864, the Confederate Army of Tennessee under General Joseph E. Johnston was fighting...

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Clarke Library Building

Sara Freeman Clarke established the first public library in Marietta and Cobb County in 1882 when she allowed residents to borrow books from her home without charge. She named it the “Franklin...

Sara Freeman Clarke established the first public library in Marietta and Cobb County in 1882 when she allowed residents to borrow books from her home without charge. She named it the...

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Address by President Lincoln

Address by President Lincoln At the Dedication of The Gettysburg National Cemetery — November 19, 1863. — Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation,...

Address by President Lincoln At the Dedication of The Gettysburg National Cemetery — November 19, 1863. — Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new...

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Lemon St. Grammar and High School

The Lemon Street Grammar School opened in 1894. The original wooden structure was funded by Marietta's school board, and designed to educate Negro students. The high school was built nearby in...

The Lemon Street Grammar School opened in 1894. The original wooden structure was funded by Marietta's school board, and designed to educate Negro students. The high school was built nearby in...

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Judge Debra Halpern Bernes - October 15, 1955 - July 20, 2010

Judge Debra Halpern Bernes October 15, 1955 - July 20, 2010 Judge Debra Halpern Bernes was a loving and devoted wife and mother to her husband, Gary, and children, Lane and Matthew. She served her...

Judge Debra Halpern Bernes October 15, 1955 - July 20, 2010 Judge Debra Halpern Bernes was a loving and devoted wife and mother to her husband, Gary, and children, Lane and Matthew. She served...

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Cherokee Indian Trail Tree

The Native Americans bent saplings to grow into living “signposts” for traveling Indians. These living markers pointed the way to a water source, a suitable river crossing or a main trail. Erected...

The Native Americans bent saplings to grow into living “signposts” for traveling Indians. These living markers pointed the way to a water source, a suitable river crossing or a main trail....

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Zion Heritage Museum

Zion Baptist Church was organized in 1866 by 88 former slaves who left First Baptist Church. The first worship place was a brush arbor. Next a small wooden structure was built which was destroyed...

Zion Baptist Church was organized in 1866 by 88 former slaves who left First Baptist Church. The first worship place was a brush arbor. Next a small wooden structure was built which was destroyed...

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Battle of Pine Knob, June 15, 1864

June 15, 1864 On June 15, 1864, General Sherman ordered an attack on a portion of the Confederate fortified line located between Gilgal Church and a hill one mile eastward known as "Pine Knob"....

June 15, 1864 On June 15, 1864, General Sherman ordered an attack on a portion of the Confederate fortified line located between Gilgal Church and a hill one mile eastward known as "Pine Knob"....

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William A. Fuller

WILLIAM A. FULLER 1836-1905 Captain Independent State Troops of Georgia, C. S. A. As conductor on the state owned Western & Atlantic R. R. He led the pursuing party that, after a 90 mile chase, in...

WILLIAM A. FULLER 1836-1905 Captain Independent State Troops of Georgia, C. S. A. As conductor on the state owned Western & Atlantic R. R. He led the pursuing party that, after a 90 mile chase,...

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Locomotive "General"

This Tablet Marks the Spot At Which The Locomotive "General" Was Captured by Andrews Raiders Morning of April 12th, 1862. Capt. Jas. J. Andrews , with twenty volunteers from Sill´s Brigade,...

This Tablet Marks the Spot At Which The Locomotive "General" Was Captured by Andrews Raiders Morning of April 12th, 1862. Capt. Jas. J. Andrews , with twenty volunteers from Sill´s Brigade,...

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Robert Edward Flournoy, Jr.

Robert Edward Flournoy, Jr. September 30, 1930 - August 10, 2003 Lawyer, Legislator, Mayor, Judge Robert Flournoy moved to Marietta from Atlanta in 1957 to practice law. He served in the Georgia...

Robert Edward Flournoy, Jr. September 30, 1930 - August 10, 2003 Lawyer, Legislator, Mayor, Judge Robert Flournoy moved to Marietta from Atlanta in 1957 to practice law. He served in the...

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Big Shanty Spring

This spring, called Equ´ Ganug´ Gv Am´ (Big Springs of Water), by the Cherokee Indians and being near the boundary of the Cherokee-Creek territories must have been a meeting place for both tribes....

This spring, called Equ´ Ganug´ Gv Am´ (Big Springs of Water), by the Cherokee Indians and being near the boundary of the Cherokee-Creek territories must have been a meeting place for both tribes....

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William Root

Beloved merchant, druggist, and Episcopalian, he helped found St. James in 1842; in 1844 he built his home across from the church. His 1845 drug store on the square was a town social center. The...

Beloved merchant, druggist, and Episcopalian, he helped found St. James in 1842; in 1844 he built his home across from the church. His 1845 drug store on the square was a town social center....

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The General

This is the original locomotive made famous by its participation in the Andrews Raid of April 12, 1862. It was stolen by the Northern raiders who tried unsuccessfully to wreck the Confederate...

This is the original locomotive made famous by its participation in the Andrews Raid of April 12, 1862. It was stolen by the Northern raiders who tried unsuccessfully to wreck the...

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The Bell Bomber Park

City of Marietta This park is dedicated to thousands of men and women who built 665 B-29 bombers that played a major role in bringing the U.S. victory during World War II. The steps remain as a...

City of Marietta This park is dedicated to thousands of men and women who built 665 B-29 bombers that played a major role in bringing the U.S. victory during World War II. The steps remain as a...

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Slave Lot

The only slave burial ground in any major white Georgia cemetery. Here 19 Christian slaves and freed persons of Marietta Christians were buried in unmarked graves ca. 1848-1866. Only four have...

The only slave burial ground in any major white Georgia cemetery. Here 19 Christian slaves and freed persons of Marietta Christians were buried in unmarked graves ca. 1848-1866. Only four...

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S. V. Sanford

The greatest friend Univ. of Ga. ever had" began his academic career in Marietta: principal, Supt. City Schools 1892-1903. At Georgia (1903-1945) promoted academics and sports; Faculty chrm....

The greatest friend Univ. of Ga. ever had" began his academic career in Marietta: principal, Supt. City Schools 1892-1903. At Georgia (1903-1945) promoted academics and sports; Faculty...

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