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Skirmish at McLemore's Cove - Confederate Plan of Attack, September 9 - 10, 1863

Confederate Plan of Attack, September 9 - 10, 1863 McLemore Cove is a sheltered valley located between the long finger of Lookout Mountain and the thumb-like spur of Pigeon Mountain. On September...

Confederate Plan of Attack, September 9 - 10, 1863 McLemore Cove is a sheltered valley located between the long finger of Lookout Mountain and the thumb-like spur of Pigeon Mountain. On September...

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Skirmish at McLemore's Cove - Bragg Sees an Opportunity, September 9-11, 1863

Bragg Sees an Opportunity, September 9-11, 1863 With four railroads and access to several natural passes through the Southern Appalachian Mountains, Chattanooga was the gateway to the deep South....

Bragg Sees an Opportunity, September 9-11, 1863 With four railroads and access to several natural passes through the Southern Appalachian Mountains, Chattanooga was the gateway to the deep South....

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African American Pioneers of the Marsh-Warthen- Clements House

The Marsh-Warthen-Clements House was hand built by enslaved African Americans in an African cultural style known as the "Shot Gun." Slaves traveled with Marsh from North Carolina and Covington,...

The Marsh-Warthen-Clements House was hand built by enslaved African Americans in an African cultural style known as the "Shot Gun." Slaves traveled with Marsh from North Carolina and...

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Marsh-Warthen House c. 1836

The Marsh-Warthen House, circa 1836, was built by Spencer Stewart Marsh, a prominent and influential merchant and statesman who donated land for John B. Gordon Hall. Marsh, with two other...

The Marsh-Warthen House, circa 1836, was built by Spencer Stewart Marsh, a prominent and influential merchant and statesman who donated land for John B. Gordon Hall. Marsh, with two other...

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Chief John Ross Grand Lodge of Georgia

On May 29, 1963 the grand lodge of Georgia, free and accepted masons, with M. W. Brother Ralph A. Perry, Grand Master, presiding. Dedicated the restored John Ross House, home of John Ross,...

On May 29, 1963 the grand lodge of Georgia, free and accepted masons, with M. W. Brother Ralph A. Perry, Grand Master, presiding. Dedicated the restored John Ross House, home of John...

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Route of Night March of Thomas' Corps

Route of night march of Thomas´ corps. Route of night march of Thomas´ corps. Sept. 18, 1863. Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: Byron Hooks...

Route of night march of Thomas´ corps. Route of night march of Thomas´ corps. Sept. 18, 1863. Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: Byron Hooks...

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Contributions of Enslaved African to the Area

Contributions of Enslaved African Americans to the Area Enslaved Africans created the Gone with the Wind-like society of prewar Georgia. James Gordon came to this area shortly after Cherokee...

Contributions of Enslaved African Americans to the Area Enslaved Africans created the Gone with the Wind-like society of prewar Georgia. James Gordon came to this area shortly after Cherokee...

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The Gordon - Lee Mansion

When he first came to the area, James Gordon lived in the old Cherokee log house located in what was called the “Fort Field.” While here he determined to build the grandest house in the area. The...

When he first came to the area, James Gordon lived in the old Cherokee log house located in what was called the “Fort Field.” While here he determined to build the grandest house in the area. The...

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American Indian Occupation of the Area

There were humans living in what is now Walker County is early is around 10,000 B.C. For thousands of years people subsisted through hunting and gathering of wild plant foods. The Middle Woodland...

There were humans living in what is now Walker County is early is around 10,000 B.C. For thousands of years people subsisted through hunting and gathering of wild plant foods. The Middle Woodland...

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Camp George H. Thomas

In 1895, the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park became the country's first National Military Park. The following year, Congress passed legislation allowing the Military Park to be...

In 1895, the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park became the country's first National Military Park. The following year, Congress passed legislation allowing the Military Park to be...

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The Town of Lytle

The presence of military troops at the Chickamauga Park during the Spanish American war constituted the most activities seen there since the Civil War. A small community, called Lytle, grew up...

The presence of military troops at the Chickamauga Park during the Spanish American war constituted the most activities seen there since the Civil War. A small community, called Lytle, grew up...

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Sickness at Camp Thomas

As the summer of 1898 wore on complaints of sickness in Camp Thomas grew. Sanitary conditions were extremely unfavorable. The soldiers lacked bathing facilities, and those sent to Crawfish Springs...

As the summer of 1898 wore on complaints of sickness in Camp Thomas grew. Sanitary conditions were extremely unfavorable. The soldiers lacked bathing facilities, and those sent to Crawfish Springs...

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North and South Reunited

In 1898 the Spanish-American war allowed the South to demonstrate its loyalty and honor under fire. At first, secretary of war Russell A. Alger, was concerned that Southerners would not support...

In 1898 the Spanish-American war allowed the South to demonstrate its loyalty and honor under fire. At first, secretary of war Russell A. Alger, was concerned that Southerners would not support...

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Chattooga Academy

LaFayette Academy Erected in 1836 This tablet placed by William Marsh Chapeter D.A.R. and Chickamauga Chapter U.D.C. This building now known as John B. Gordon Hall Centennial Memorial 1936 Plaque...

LaFayette Academy Erected in 1836 This tablet placed by William Marsh Chapeter D.A.R. and Chickamauga Chapter U.D.C. This building now known as John B. Gordon Hall Centennial Memorial 1936 Plaque...

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Villanow

Ante-bellum cross-roads settlement; name taken from Jane Porter´s novel: ´Thaddeus of Warsaw.´ May 7, 1864, Kilpatrick´s Cav., having crossed Taylor´s Ridge at Nickajack Gap, moved to Gordon´s...

Ante-bellum cross-roads settlement; name taken from Jane Porter´s novel: ´Thaddeus of Warsaw.´ May 7, 1864, Kilpatrick´s Cav., having crossed Taylor´s Ridge at Nickajack Gap, moved to...

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West Armuchee Valley

Southward for several miles is the pleasant little valley of W. Armuchee Creek; Dick Ridge on the E; Taylor´s Ridge on the W. Situated 3 mi. S. are Old Shiloh Ch. & the Wm. Little res. - where...

Southward for several miles is the pleasant little valley of W. Armuchee Creek; Dick Ridge on the E; Taylor´s Ridge on the W. Situated 3 mi. S. are Old Shiloh Ch. & the Wm. Little res. - where...

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Ship's Gap

May 7, 1864. Col. J.W. Sprague´s (2nd) brigade, Veatch´s (4th) Div., 16th A.C., having camped with the corps on the little Chickamauga (near Catlett 4 mi. N.), pushed forward in a surprise move...

May 7, 1864. Col. J.W. Sprague´s (2nd) brigade, Veatch´s (4th) Div., 16th A.C., having camped with the corps on the little Chickamauga (near Catlett 4 mi. N.), pushed forward in a surprise move...

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Gordon Springs Gap

The old road to Gordon Springs in Whitfield County, began at this point (State Highway 151) & passed E. through a gap in Taylor´s Ridge. May, 1864, this gap road was traversed by Federal forces...

The old road to Gordon Springs in Whitfield County, began at this point (State Highway 151) & passed E. through a gap in Taylor´s Ridge. May, 1864, this gap road was traversed by Federal forces...

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Old Tavern Road

May 7, 1864. McPherson´s Army of the Tennessee (15th & 16th A.C.), having marched by Lee & Gordon´s Mill turned S.E. at this point & via Rock Springs Ch. on the old Tavern Rd. (State Highway 95),...

May 7, 1864. McPherson´s Army of the Tennessee (15th & 16th A.C.), having marched by Lee & Gordon´s Mill turned S.E. at this point & via Rock Springs Ch. on the old Tavern Rd. (State Highway 95),...

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Walker County

Created December 18, 1833, and named for Major Freeman Walker of Augusta, prominent attorney and United States Senator. Here the fierce Chickamaugas preyed upon pioneers, and were in turn defeated...

Created December 18, 1833, and named for Major Freeman Walker of Augusta, prominent attorney and United States Senator. Here the fierce Chickamaugas preyed upon pioneers, and were in turn defeated...

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