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The Cochran Homes - 106-110 Ashby Street

Arthur and Horace Cochran, brothers and prominent doctors, lived side-by-side here for over 60 years. The Cochrans move to Atlanta from College Park and set up their neighborhood practice in 1925....

Arthur and Horace Cochran, brothers and prominent doctors, lived side-by-side here for over 60 years. The Cochrans move to Atlanta from College Park and set up their neighborhood practice in 1925....

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Amos Drug Store - 3 Ashby Street

Born in 1866 in rural Georgia, Moses Amos walked to Atlanta in search of employment. He became a druggist´s assistant and, in 1913, opened his own pharmacy. Ten years later, he and his nephew,...

Born in 1866 in rural Georgia, Moses Amos walked to Atlanta in search of employment. He became a druggist´s assistant and, in 1913, opened his own pharmacy. Ten years later, he and his...

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The Harden Family

At this location stood one of several services stations owned by John Hardin, his wife Billie, and his brother Oscar. From 1937 to 1949, John Harden owned and managed the Black Crackers, a...

At this location stood one of several services stations owned by John Hardin, his wife Billie, and his brother Oscar. From 1937 to 1949, John Harden owned and managed the Black Crackers,...

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Palmetto

Palmetto was named by a member of the Palmetto Guards, a Regiment from South Carolina enroute to the Mexican War. This was in appreciation of the hospitality shown them by the community while...

Palmetto was named by a member of the Palmetto Guards, a Regiment from South Carolina enroute to the Mexican War. This was in appreciation of the hospitality shown them by the community...

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Outer Line of the Atlanta Defense

At this point on July 18, 1864, the outer line of the Atlanta Defense was constructed. On July, 20, 1864, troops of Lieut. Gen Wm. J. Hardee´s Corps advanced northward from this line to attack...

At this point on July 18, 1864, the outer line of the Atlanta Defense was constructed. On July, 20, 1864, troops of Lieut. Gen Wm. J. Hardee´s Corps advanced northward from this line to attack...

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Sandy Springs UMC Historic Cemetery

SANDY SPRINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FORMERLY SANDY SPRINGS METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH FOUNDED 1848 HISTORIC CEMETERY MARKED BY ALFRED HOLT COLQUITT CHAPTER U.D.C.JULY 6, 1986 Plaque...

SANDY SPRINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FORMERLY SANDY SPRINGS METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH FOUNDED 1848 HISTORIC CEMETERY MARKED BY ALFRED HOLT COLQUITT CHAPTER U.D.C.JULY 6, 1986...

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The Battle of Peachtree Creek Plaque 6 - The Confederate Attack - Continued

On the right, Harrison placed two regiments across Tanyard Branch, to connect with Candy´s left, and three on the slight rise east of it. Scott´s brigade advanced across the thickly wooded hills...

On the right, Harrison placed two regiments across Tanyard Branch, to connect with Candy´s left, and three on the slight rise east of it. Scott´s brigade advanced across the thickly wooded...

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The Battle of Peachtree Creek Plaque 5 - The Confederate Attack

On July 20th, Hood ordered the attack to begin at 1:00 P.M. Hardee and Stewart were to advance, drive the enemy back to the creek, and then west into the angle formed by the creek and the river;...

On July 20th, Hood ordered the attack to begin at 1:00 P.M. Hardee and Stewart were to advance, drive the enemy back to the creek, and then west into the angle formed by the creek and the...

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The Battle of Peachtree Creek Plaque 4 - The Federal Advance Cont. - The Change of Command

The Federal Advance - Continued It finally reached the golf course area and deployed with Wood´s brigade on the left, Coburn´s in the center and Harrison´s on the right. Earlier, Newton´s division...

The Federal Advance - Continued It finally reached the golf course area and deployed with Wood´s brigade on the left, Coburn´s in the center and Harrison´s on the right. Earlier, Newton´s division...

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The Battle of Peachtree Creek Plaque 3 - The Federal Advance

After noon on July 9th, Schofield´s Army of the Ohio (23rd Corps) had forced Johnston to cross the Chattahoochee River that night by a surprise crossing up river at Soap Creek. On the 12th,...

After noon on July 9th, Schofield´s Army of the Ohio (23rd Corps) had forced Johnston to cross the Chattahoochee River that night by a surprise crossing up river at Soap Creek. On the...

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The Battle of Peachtree Creek Plaque 2 - Forces Engaged

The Federal Forces Engaged (Sherman’s right wing)   The Army of the Cumberland Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas Fourth Corps. * 2nd Division Brig. Gen. John Newton (Kimball’s, Blake’s and Bradley’s...

The Federal Forces Engaged (Sherman’s right wing) The Army of the Cumberland Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas Fourth Corps. * 2nd Division Brig. Gen. John Newton (Kimball’s, Blake’s and...

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The Battle of Peachtree Creek Plaque 1 - July 20, 1864

The battle of Peachtree Creek was the first of three desperate Confederate attacks on the armies commanded by Maj. General Wm. T. Sherman which were closing in on Atlanta. Although heavy...

The battle of Peachtree Creek was the first of three desperate Confederate attacks on the armies commanded by Maj. General Wm. T. Sherman which were closing in on Atlanta. Although...

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The Burning and Destruction of Atlanta

After capturing Atlanta in September 1864 during the Civil War, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman, before leaving Atlanta on the March to the Sea, ordered the destruction of all railroads, factories,...

After capturing Atlanta in September 1864 during the Civil War, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman, before leaving Atlanta on the March to the Sea, ordered the destruction of all railroads, factories,...

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The Battles for Atlanta

Between July and Sept. 1864, during the American Civil War, U.S. and Confederate armies struggled for control of Atlanta, the major manufacturing center and railroad hub of the Deep South. Four...

Between July and Sept. 1864, during the American Civil War, U.S. and Confederate armies struggled for control of Atlanta, the major manufacturing center and railroad hub of the Deep South....

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Oakland Cemetery

In 1850 the City of Atlanta established a public cemetery on this ridge overlooking downtown. Originally know as Atlanta or City Cemetery, the name Oakland was adopted in 1872 because of its many...

In 1850 the City of Atlanta established a public cemetery on this ridge overlooking downtown. Originally know as Atlanta or City Cemetery, the name Oakland was adopted in 1872 because of its many...

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Whittier Cotton Mill and Village

Whittier Cotton Mills of Lowell, Massachusetts opened a new Atlanta factory on this site in 1896. Development of the mill complex included the construction of Whittier Mill Village, a...

Whittier Cotton Mills of Lowell, Massachusetts opened a new Atlanta factory on this site in 1896. Development of the mill complex included the construction of Whittier Mill Village, a...

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer was founded in 1903 as the first English-speaking congregation in Atlanta. The church´s first building was erected in 1905 near the state capitol. The church...

The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer was founded in 1903 as the first English-speaking congregation in Atlanta. The church´s first building was erected in 1905 near the state capitol. The church...

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Academy of Medicine

Thirteen Atlanta physicians organized the Brotherhood of Physicians in 1854. After many location and name changes, the Brotherhood evolved into the Fulton County Medical Society, which dedicated...

Thirteen Atlanta physicians organized the Brotherhood of Physicians in 1854. After many location and name changes, the Brotherhood evolved into the Fulton County Medical Society, which dedicated...

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Georgia Power

Georgia Power A Citizen Wherever We Served Electricity came to Atlanta in 1884, when the Georgia Electric Light Company of Atlanta, chartered in 1883, began operating its first generating plant...

Georgia Power A Citizen Wherever We Served Electricity came to Atlanta in 1884, when the Georgia Electric Light Company of Atlanta, chartered in 1883, began operating its first generating plant...

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Gov. John M. Slaton

Gov. John M. Slaton 1866-1955 John Marshall Slaton was born in Meriwether County and graduated from the University of Georgia before practicing law in Atlanta. Slaton served in both houses of the...

Gov. John M. Slaton 1866-1955 John Marshall Slaton was born in Meriwether County and graduated from the University of Georgia before practicing law in Atlanta. Slaton served in both houses of...

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