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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1910_veterans-memorial_Kennesaw-GA.html
For those who have honorably served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness have been preserved.
Dedicated May 15, 1991Kennesaw, GA
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW1W_the-general_Kennesaw-GA.html
This is the original locomotive made famous by its participation in the Andrews Raid of April 12, 1862.
It was stolen by the Northern raiders who tried unsuccessfully to wreck the Confederate supply line between Atlanta, Ga., and Chattanooga, T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK1W_big-shanty_Kennesaw-GA.html
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 workmen.
Track level here, being some 345 ft. above …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFA6_summers-house_Kennesaw-GA.html
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. Garrard's cav. [US] (dismounted), forced withdrawal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDBO_locomotive-general_Kennesaw-GA.html
This Tablet marks the spot at which theLOCOMOTIVE "GENERAL"was captured by Andrews Raidersmorning of April 12th, 1862Capt. Jas.J. Andrews , with twenty volunteers from Sill's Brigade, Mitchell's Corps, U.S.A. and a citizen of Kentucky, all dressed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9B1_site-moons-station_Kennesaw-GA.html
A wood-shed, water-tank, siding & log house. Here, April 12, 1862, the pursuers of the Andrews Raiders [US] - Fuller, Cain & Murphy [CS], acquired apush-car from section foreman Jackson Bond, which carried them 14 mi. down grade to the Etowah Rive…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2Y3_federal-occupation-of-big-shanty_Kennesaw-GA.html
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 Bennett's section, Chicago Board of Trade Battery, [US]…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2XL_stewarts-corps-at-big-shanty_Kennesaw-GA.html
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 brigade, Loring's div., [CS] captured the Federal gar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2XJ_site-lacy-hotel_Kennesaw-GA.html
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 forces occupied Big Shanty.April 12, 1862, the An…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2WG_william-a-fuller_Kennesaw-GA.html
To The Memory ofWilliam A. Fuller1836-1905Captain Independent State Troopsof Georgia, C.S.A.
As conductor on the state - owned Western & Atlantic R.R. he led the pursuing party that, after a 90-mile chase — in which three locomotives were…