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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM77M_marietta-campground_Marietta-GA.html
The campground was established in 1837 at the recommendation of a Methodist "circuit rider" who traveled to serve many churches. The original 40-acre site was purchased for $40.00 and included the land now occupied by the church and cemetery acros…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM76V_nesbitt-union-chapel-ruins_Marietta-GA.html
In 1886, Mr. & Mrs. R.T. Nesbitt sold Union Chapel tothe church's trustees. The deed specified it was to beused by all Christian denominations and by schools andagricultural societies. As this was a rural community,various clergymen preached here …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5TQ_cherokee-land-lottery_Marietta-GA.html
In 1803, Georgia established a lottery as the fairest means of distributing land to common farmers. After gold was discovered in 1828 near Dahlonega, the state ignored federal treaties and asserted its claims on the Cherokee territory (including C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5PJ_the-archibald-howell-home_Marietta-GA.html
Here, in the spring of 1865, Gen. Henry M. Judah had his headquarters and saw evidence which helped him make a decision of much importance to local people. Since no crops had been grown here on the battlefields and, as the surrender had paralyzed …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5H0_kennesaw-battlefield_Marietta-GA.html
One of the two abortive attempts to break Johnson's line, * 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 moved E. toward the Spur of the mountain, which was th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5C6_wm-g-mcadoos-birthplace_Marietta-GA.html
The house atop hill was one of the few battle-field houses surviving military operations of the Kennesaw Campaign. McAdoo ownership was Jan. 6, 1863-Feb. 3, 1864. Here, Oct. 31, 1863 was born the Hon. Wm. G. McAdoo. Secy. of the Treasury, 1913-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2Y5_cheatham-hill_Marietta-GA.html
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 Mtn., the left, from 1 to 2 miles southward of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2X1_rest-well-miss-mattie_Marietta-GA.html
Mattie Harris Lyon, 97, the "Mother of Marietta," was known for her years of zealous and affectionate service in religious, civic, welfare and patriotic activities. Her life was dedicated to the service of people of all races. A true humanitarian,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEY_udc-and-kennesaw-house_Marietta-GA.html
The Kennesaw Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy was organized July 29, 1898, in the parlors of the Kennesaw House on the second floor corner nearest the railroad station. Mrs. R. L. Nesbitt was elected the first president. There were fort…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEW_robert-mcafee-house_Marietta-GA.html
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 front. Garrard's cav. guarded Noonday Creek valley …
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