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 which three
locomotives, were used-- recaptured
the locomotive, "General" which
had been seized at Big Shanty
April 12, 1862, by a group of Federal
raiders led by James J. Andrews,
intent upon the destruction of
the railroad bridges between this
point & Chattanooga.
Erected April 12th, 1962 by citizens of
Kennesaw Big Shanty, Georgia.
Inscription by Wilbur G. Kurtz
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Ken Moser.