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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SHQ_dr-john-s-pemberton_Atlanta-GA.html
invented Coca-Cola in 1886.
Pemberton Place
is named in his honor.
Pemberton
Place™
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SHP_1998-shining-light-award_Atlanta-GA.html
1998
Shining Light Award
Honoring
Zell Miller
Governor
(1991 - 1999)
Lieutenant Governor
(1975 - 1991)
This Marine, Teacher and Author
brought Hope Scholarships
and Pre-Kindergarten to Georgia
and made the light shine for
thousands o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NMQ_civil-war-siege-cannon_Atlanta-GA.html
The Union Army used this cannon during the American Civil War, which was fought between 1861 and 1865. Called a siege cannon, it was too big and heavy to be used in most battles. Instead, it was used during sieges, which were lengthy assaults used…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N3A_the-battle-of-atlanta_Atlanta-GA.html
Sherman´s grand objective in this campaign was the capture of Atlanta. The strategic importance of the Georgia capital as a military stronghold and depot of supplies was recognized by the Federal commander. On account of its central location, acc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N39_transfer-of-command_Atlanta-GA.html
Under orders from President Davis, on July 17, 1864, General Joseph E. Johnston, the masterful tactician and soldier, relinquished command of the Army of Tennessee. To succeed him, General John B. Hood, one of his corps commanders, an intrepid fig…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N38_the-evacuation-of-atlanta_Atlanta-GA.html
On July 30, 1864, General Hood, retaining Stewart´s corps in Atlanta, sent Hardee and Lee to Jonesboro to dispossess the enemy whose seizure of the railway at this point was ominous of the approaching end, since it threatened communication on the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N37_the-seige-of-atlanta_Atlanta-GA.html
Following these sanguinary Battle of July 22, 1864, enemy entrenched himself to the east and south of Atlanta. Then began the long and fearful siege which, lasting for six weeks, was veritably a reign of terror. From batteries planted upon the nei…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N36_joseph-emerson-brown_Atlanta-GA.html
War Governor of Georgia
Patriot, Statesman, Christian
Born April 15, 1821, Died November 30, 1894
Governor of Georgia Four Terms, 1857-1865
Chief Justice Supreme Court of Georgia, 1868-1870
United States Senator from Georgia, 1880-1891
Found…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N35_eugene-talmadge_Atlanta-GA.html
1884 - 1946
Farmer - Lawyer
Statesman
Elected Governor of
Georgia on four
separate occasions
A superb orator -
A safe but progressive
administrator
of public trust.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N34_thomas-e-watson_Atlanta-GA.html
Born Sept. 5th 1856
Died Sept 26th 1922
Honor's path he trod
Editor, lawyer, Historian,
Author, Orator, Statesman.
Author of
Rural Free Delivery
A champion of right who
never faltered in the cause