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Oakton

Ante-bellum residence of John R. Wilder. June 19, 1864. Johnston´s Army of Tennessee [CS] withdrew to its Kennesaw line -- Polk´s A. C. (under Loring), posted on the mountain; Hardee´s, extending...

Ante-bellum residence of John R. Wilder. June 19, 1864. Johnston´s Army of Tennessee [CS] withdrew to its Kennesaw line -- Polk´s A. C. (under Loring), posted on the mountain; Hardee´s, extending...

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Federal 15th Corps

June 19, 1864. Maj. Gen. John A Logan´s 15th A. C. [US] was deployed astride this, the old Marietta road; Smith´s 2d div., N. E. of it; Osterhaus´ 1st, S. W.; Harrow´s 4th, in reserve. This was...

June 19, 1864. Maj. Gen. John A Logan´s 15th A. C. [US] was deployed astride this, the old Marietta road; Smith´s 2d div., N. E. of it; Osterhaus´ 1st, S. W.; Harrow´s 4th, in reserve. This was...

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Robert McAfee House

After the seizure of Big Shanty (Kennesaw) by Sherman´s forces, June 9, 1864, Brig. Gen. Kenner Garrard´s cav. div. [US] was posted on the left flank during operations on the Kennesaw Mountain...

After the seizure of Big Shanty (Kennesaw) by Sherman´s forces, June 9, 1864, Brig. Gen. Kenner Garrard´s cav. div. [US] was posted on the left flank during operations on the Kennesaw...

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Brushy Mountain Line

June 19, 1864. McPherson´s Army of the Tenn., left wing of Sherman´s army [US], moved into this sector -- the rugged terrain of Brushy Mtn. -- on the Kennesaw Mountain front. The 17th A. C. &...

June 19, 1864. McPherson´s Army of the Tenn., left wing of Sherman´s army [US], moved into this sector -- the rugged terrain of Brushy Mtn. -- on the Kennesaw Mountain front. The 17th A. C....

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Summers House

Ante-bellum res. of Thomas F. Summers (1812 - 1883), a land-mark of the advance of the left wing of Federal forces upon Confederate positions on & near Kennesaw Mtn. -- June 1864. June 9....

Ante-bellum res. of Thomas F. Summers (1812 - 1883), a land-mark of the advance of the left wing of Federal forces upon Confederate positions on & near Kennesaw Mtn. -- June 1864. June 9....

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Site-Moon's Station

A wood-shed, water-tank, siding & log house. Here, April 12, 1862, the pursuers of the Andrews Raiders [US] -- Fuller, Cain & Murphy [CS], acquired a push-car from section foreman Jackson Bond,...

A wood-shed, water-tank, siding & log house. Here, April 12, 1862, the pursuers of the Andrews Raiders [US] -- Fuller, Cain & Murphy [CS], acquired a push-car from section foreman Jackson Bond,...

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Stewart's Corps at Big Shanty

During the march of Lt. Gen. Hood´s army N. from Palmetto, Stewart´s A. C., & Armstrong´s cav. [CS] were sent from Lost Mtn., Oct. 3, 1864 to destroy the State R. R. at Big Shanty. Featherston´s...

During the march of Lt. Gen. Hood´s army N. from Palmetto, Stewart´s A. C., & Armstrong´s cav. [CS] were sent from Lost Mtn., Oct. 3, 1864 to destroy the State R. R. at Big Shanty....

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Federal Occupation of Big Shanty

After the wide flanking movement W. & S. of Allatoona Mtns., Sherman´s forces [US] regained the State R. R., at Acworth, June 6, 1864. June 9. Minty´s & Wilder´s brigades, Garrard´s Cav., with...

After the wide flanking movement W. & S. of Allatoona Mtns., Sherman´s forces [US] regained the State R. R., at Acworth, June 6, 1864. June 9. Minty´s & Wilder´s brigades, Garrard´s Cav.,...

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The Andrews Raid

About 6 A.M., April 12, 1862, a Federal spy & contraband merchant, James J. Andrews, of Ky., together with 18 soldiers & one civilian of Ohio, seized the locomotive "General", & three box cars...

About 6 A.M., April 12, 1862, a Federal spy & contraband merchant, James J. Andrews, of Ky., together with 18 soldiers & one civilian of Ohio, seized the locomotive "General", & three box...

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Site-Lacy Hotel

Eastward across R. R. stood the 2-story frame hotel, leased by George M. Lacy in 1859 -- an eating house for passengers on the State-owned railway until June 9, 1864, at which time the Federal...

Eastward across R. R. stood the 2-story frame hotel, leased by George M. Lacy in 1859 -- an eating house for passengers on the State-owned railway until June 9, 1864, at which time the Federal...

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Big Shanty

In 1838-41, a construction camp of laborers, grading & building the State R. R., was located at the spring approximately 250 yds. W. of here, where temporary structures (shanties) housed the...

In 1838-41, a construction camp of laborers, grading & building the State R. R., was located at the spring approximately 250 yds. W. of here, where temporary structures (shanties) housed...

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Hardee's Corps at Powder Springs

May 23, 1864. Lt. Gen. Wm. J. Hardee´s A. C. [CS] marched from Stegall´s Station (Emerson), and Etowah River, via New Hope Ch., reaching Powder Springs afternoon of the 24th. The corps made this...

May 23, 1864. Lt. Gen. Wm. J. Hardee´s A. C. [CS] marched from Stegall´s Station (Emerson), and Etowah River, via New Hope Ch., reaching Powder Springs afternoon of the 24th. The corps made...

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Cobb County

Created December 3, 1832, and named for Judge Thomas W. Cobb, a former U.S. Senator, Marietta was named for his wife. Fertile lands gave impetus to farming; ample water power encouraged...

Created December 3, 1832, and named for Judge Thomas W. Cobb, a former U.S. Senator, Marietta was named for his wife. Fertile lands gave impetus to farming; ample water power...

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Sope Creek Industries

By 1854 Edward Denmead was operating a large flour mill upstream from the bridge over Sope Creek. By 1859 a paper mill was operating downstream, making writing, printing, and wrapping paper. Both...

By 1854 Edward Denmead was operating a large flour mill upstream from the bridge over Sope Creek. By 1859 a paper mill was operating downstream, making writing, printing, and wrapping paper....

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Camp McDonald

To the east were the parade grounds and tents of Camp McDonald, established by Governor Joseph E. Brown, June 1861, to train citizens for the defense of the Confederacy. Here Phillips Legion, and...

To the east were the parade grounds and tents of Camp McDonald, established by Governor Joseph E. Brown, June 1861, to train citizens for the defense of the Confederacy. Here Phillips Legion, and...

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Residence of Alice McLellan Birney (1872-1884)

This house was the residence of Alice McClellan Birney, co-founder of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers during the post-war era. The home was probably built by Miss Mary Ann Nesbit...

This house was the residence of Alice McClellan Birney, co-founder of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers during the post-war era. The home was probably built by Miss Mary Ann...

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The Wm. Nickols House

Hardee´s Corps [CS] marched by this road to points S. of New Hope Ch., from Stegall´s Station (Emerson) May 23, 24, 1864. Hood´s Corps [CS] followed Hardee´s, May 24, 25, from Etowah River (at R....

Hardee´s Corps [CS] marched by this road to points S. of New Hope Ch., from Stegall´s Station (Emerson) May 23, 24, 1864. Hood´s Corps [CS] followed Hardee´s, May 24, 25, from Etowah River (at R....

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Hood & Hardee Withdraw E. to R.R.

New Hope & Gilgal Church Road. June 2-4, 1864. Hood´s A.C. was posted 1 mi. W. & Hardee´s A. C. was aligned along Dallas - Acworth rd. N. 1.5 mi to Burnt Hickory rd. - Confederate center & rt....

New Hope & Gilgal Church Road. June 2-4, 1864. Hood´s A.C. was posted 1 mi. W. & Hardee´s A. C. was aligned along Dallas - Acworth rd. N. 1.5 mi to Burnt Hickory rd. - Confederate center &...

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James Foster House, Old Burnt Hickory Road

On June 2, 1864 pressure on right of Johnston´s line [CS] by 23rd A. C. [US] forced the rt. of Hardee´s Corps [CS] E. of the Dallas - Acworth road, enabling Schofield [US] to gain a position near...

On June 2, 1864 pressure on right of Johnston´s line [CS] by 23rd A. C. [US] forced the rt. of Hardee´s Corps [CS] E. of the Dallas - Acworth road, enabling Schofield [US] to gain a position near...

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Dallas-Acworth Road

June 2, 1864. The rt. of Johnston´s Dallas - New Hope line -- a short distance E. of road, was held by Bate´s Div. of Hardee´s Corps [CS] after being pressed back by Fed. 23d A. C. June 3....

June 2, 1864. The rt. of Johnston´s Dallas - New Hope line -- a short distance E. of road, was held by Bate´s Div. of Hardee´s Corps [CS] after being pressed back by Fed. 23d A. C. June 3....

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