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Cheatham Hill

The intrenched line of the Confederate Army of Tenn., as of June 19-July 3, 1864, crossed the road here. This sector was held by Lt. Gen. Wm. J. Hardee´s A.C. -- the right of his line at Kennesaw...

The intrenched line of the Confederate Army of Tenn., as of June 19-July 3, 1864, crossed the road here. This sector was held by Lt. Gen. Wm. J. Hardee´s A.C. -- the right of his line at...

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Federal Troops Occupy Marietta 1864

The 23d A.C. [US] seized a position at Moss´ house (at Floyd Station), lower Sandtown Rd., July 1 -- nearer Chattahoochee River than Johnston´s Kennesaw line [CS], whereupon he withdrew his army,...

The 23d A.C. [US] seized a position at Moss´ house (at Floyd Station), lower Sandtown Rd., July 1 -- nearer Chattahoochee River than Johnston´s Kennesaw line [CS], whereupon he withdrew his army,...

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Kennesaw Spur

June 19, 1864. When Johnston´s forces [CS] moved to a third position on the Kennesaw front, the defense works included the mountain. Bearing N.E. & E., the line ran to the Canton rd.; southward,...

June 19, 1864. When Johnston´s forces [CS] moved to a third position on the Kennesaw front, the defense works included the mountain. Bearing N.E. & E., the line ran to the Canton rd.;...

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Kennesaw Battlefield

One of the two abortive attempts to break Johnston´s line, [CS] June 27, 1864, was made in this area by 3 Federal brigades. Deployed on the ridge W. of the stream & astride Burnt Hickory rd., they...

One of the two abortive attempts to break Johnston´s line, [CS] June 27, 1864, was made in this area by 3 Federal brigades. Deployed on the ridge W. of the stream & astride Burnt Hickory rd., they...

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Johnston's Line East of Kennesaw

A point on the intrenched line of Loring´s (formerly Polk´s) A.C., [CS] which extended from the mtn. down its E. slope to the Bell´s Ferry Rd. This sector was held by Featherston´s div. -- the rt....

A point on the intrenched line of Loring´s (formerly Polk´s) A.C., [CS] which extended from the mtn. down its E. slope to the Bell´s Ferry Rd. This sector was held by Featherston´s div. -- the rt....

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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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