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James A. Everett

Here on the Indian Path that connected two Indian Trails, from Hartford to Fort Hawkins and from Barnard´s Crossing to the Old Creek Agency, James Abbington Everett established in the 1820´s the...

Here on the Indian Path that connected two Indian Trails, from Hartford to Fort Hawkins and from Barnard´s Crossing to the Old Creek Agency, James Abbington Everett established in the 1820´s...

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Peach County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature July 18, 1924, is named for one of Georgia´s leading crops, the Georgia Peach known throughout the nation and beyond. The famous Elberta Peach was...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature July 18, 1924, is named for one of Georgia´s leading crops, the Georgia Peach known throughout the nation and beyond. The famous Elberta Peach was...

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The Worst Aircraft Disaster In Georgia History ~ April 7, 1977

April 4, 1977 The Worst Aircraft Disaster in Georgia History On April 4, 1977 a DC-9 Southern Airways Flight 242 flying from Huntsville, AL to Atlanta encountered a dangerous thunderstorm over...

April 4, 1977 The Worst Aircraft Disaster in Georgia History On April 4, 1977 a DC-9 Southern Airways Flight 242 flying from Huntsville, AL to Atlanta encountered a dangerous thunderstorm...

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Dallas Georgia

The City of Dallas, Georgia was founded May 14, 1852 as the new county seat of the recently re-drawn Paulding County. The City was chartered by the Georgia General Assembly on February 8. 1854,...

The City of Dallas, Georgia was founded May 14, 1852 as the new county seat of the recently re- drawn Paulding County. The City was chartered by the Georgia General Assembly on February 8....

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New Hope Battlefield

Dedicated to the Northern and the Southern men who gave their all for cherished principles, undivided Union and States´ Right, in the battle fought here in May, 1864. WPA 1936 Plaque courtesy...

Dedicated to the Northern and the Southern men who gave their all for cherished principles, undivided Union and States´ Right, in the battle fought here in May, 1864. WPA 1936 Plaque...

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The Hiram Rosenwald School

In 1912 Julius Rosenwald, President of Sears, Roebuck and Company, established the Rosenwald Fund to assist in community school construction of public schools for African-American students in the...

In 1912 Julius Rosenwald, President of Sears, Roebuck and Company, established the Rosenwald Fund to assist in community school construction of public schools for African-American students in the...

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Paulding Meadows Recreation Park

Purchased 1986 - 125 Acres $120,000 L. EARL DUNCAN - COMMISSION CHAIRMAN ROY LEE STRICKLAND - COMMISSIONER POST 1 JACK M. HARE, SR. - COMMISSIONER POST 2 ELBERT TURNER - PUBLIC WORKS...

Purchased 1986 - 125 Acres $120,000 L. EARL DUNCAN - COMMISSION CHAIRMAN ROY LEE STRICKLAND - COMMISSIONER POST 1 JACK M. HARE, SR. - COMMISSIONER POST 2 ELBERT TURNER - PUBLIC...

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Atlanta Campaign New Hope Church May 25-June 4, 1864

National Historic Site Atlanta Campaign New Hope Church May 25-June 4, 18 Here, at the New Hope Church, Confederate and Federal Armies engaged in a desperate battle as the former blocked the way...

National Historic Site Atlanta Campaign New Hope Church May 25-June 4, 18 Here, at the New Hope Church, Confederate and Federal Armies engaged in a desperate battle as the former blocked the...

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Rt. of Federal Line, May 26-June 1, 1864

May 26. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan´s 15th A.C. [Federal] was posted on the hills N. & W. of this, ´the salient angle of the intrenched line. The Federals fought defensively during the 6 days of...

May 26. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan´s 15th A.C. [Federal] was posted on the hills N. & W. of this, ´the salient angle of the intrenched line. The Federals fought defensively during the 6 days...

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Davis's Div. at Dallas

May 26, 1864. Brig. Gen. J.C. Davis´ (2d) div. 14th A. C. [USA], reached Dallas on this rd. from Bishop´s Bridge (Pumpkin Vine Cr.). These troops left Resaca, Gordon County, May 16, & marched to...

May 26, 1864. Brig. Gen. J.C. Davis´ (2d) div. 14th A. C. [USA], reached Dallas on this rd. from Bishop´s Bridge (Pumpkin Vine Cr.). These troops left Resaca, Gordon County, May 16, & marched...

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Army of the Tenn. at Dallas

May 25, 1864. McPherson´s Army of the Tenn. [Federal] marching from Wooley´s Bridge (Etowah River), via Van Wert, reached Pumpkin Vine Cr. Logan´s 15th A.C. [Federal] camped near Pumpkin Vine...

May 25, 1864. McPherson´s Army of the Tenn. [Federal] marching from Wooley´s Bridge (Etowah River), via Van Wert, reached Pumpkin Vine Cr. Logan´s 15th A.C. [Federal] camped near Pumpkin Vine...

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Army of the Tenn. to Dallas

May 25, 1864. McPherson´s Army of the Tenn. [Federal], marching from Wooley´s Bridge (Etowah River), via Van Wert, reached Pumpkin Vine Cr. Logan´s 15th AC. [Federal] camped near Pumpkin Vine...

May 25, 1864. McPherson´s Army of the Tenn. [Federal], marching from Wooley´s Bridge (Etowah River), via Van Wert, reached Pumpkin Vine Cr. Logan´s 15th AC. [Federal] camped near Pumpkin Vine...

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Paulding County

Created December 3, 1832, and named for John Paulding, one of the captors of Major Andre, accomplice of Benedict Arnold. Van Wert, the first county seat, was named for another of the captors. When...

Created December 3, 1832, and named for John Paulding, one of the captors of Major Andre, accomplice of Benedict Arnold. Van Wert, the first county seat, was named for another of the captors. When...

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20th Corps Detours to New Hope Church

One Half mi. E. The old road from Burnt Hickory to Dallas joined one leading E. via Pumpkin Vine Bridge near Owen´s Mill to New Hope Church. May 25, 1864: Geary´s (2d), followed by William´s...

One Half mi. E. The old road from Burnt Hickory to Dallas joined one leading E. via Pumpkin Vine Bridge near Owen´s Mill to New Hope Church. May 25, 1864: Geary´s (2d), followed by...

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Old Burnt Hickory P.O.

May 24, 1864: The 4th, 20th & a div. of the 14th A.C. - Army of the Cumberland [Federal], enroute from Stilesboro, camped in this vicinity, & on the 25th, marched to New Hope Church. The 23rd...

May 24, 1864: The 4th, 20th & a div. of the 14th A.C. - Army of the Cumberland [Federal], enroute from Stilesboro, camped in this vicinity, & on the 25th, marched to New Hope Church. The 23rd...

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Dallas-New Hope Line

Four to six mi. N.E., on State Highway 92 at & near New Hope church, are the battlefield`s of New Hope Church & Pickett`s Mill - two of the notable engagements of the Atlanta Campaign, May 25 &...

Four to six mi. N.E., on State Highway 92 at & near New Hope church, are the battlefield`s of New Hope Church & Pickett`s Mill - two of the notable engagements of the Atlanta Campaign, May 25 &...

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Brown's Mill

The 23rd corps, moving from Sligh´s Mill, Burt Hickory P.O. and Owen´s Mill, occupied lines on this ridge, facing S.E. from May 26 - June 2, in active support of & in line with the 4th, 14th and...

The 23rd corps, moving from Sligh´s Mill, Burt Hickory P.O. and Owen´s Mill, occupied lines on this ridge, facing S.E. from May 26 - June 2, in active support of & in line with the 4th, 14th...

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Battle of New Hope Church

Lt. Gen. J. B. Hood`s A.C. [Confed.], having marched from the Etowah River, reached New Hope Ch., May 25, 1864, in time to halt Gen. J. W. Geary`s (2d) div., 20th A.C. [Union], which had detoured...

Lt. Gen. J. B. Hood`s A.C. [Confed.], having marched from the Etowah River, reached New Hope Ch., May 25, 1864, in time to halt Gen. J. W. Geary`s (2d) div., 20th A.C. [Union], which had detoured...

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Battle of Pickett's Mill

After the successful defense at New Hope Church by Hood´s Corps [Confed.], May 25, 1864, Johnston [Confed.] extended his right NE to keep pace with the Federal leftward shift to outflank him....

After the successful defense at New Hope Church by Hood´s Corps [Confed.], May 25, 1864, Johnston [Confed.] extended his right NE to keep pace with the Federal leftward shift to outflank...

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Battle of Pickett's Mill

After the successful defense at New Hope Church by Hood´s Corps [Confed.], May 25, 1864, Johnston [Confed.] extended his right NE to keep pace with the Federal leftward shift to outflank him....

After the successful defense at New Hope Church by Hood´s Corps [Confed.], May 25, 1864, Johnston [Confed.] extended his right NE to keep pace with the Federal leftward shift to outflank...

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