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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CQV_auburn-avenue-branch-carnegie-library_Atlanta-GA.html
Auburn Avenue Branch, Carnegie Library. . On this corner stood the Auburn Avenue Branch Carnegie Library for African-Americans, from 1923 to the 1950s. Alic Dugged Carey, the first principal of Morris Brown University (now College), along with Dr.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20LM_historic-site_Atlanta-GA.html
The Sisters of Mercy founded Atlanta's first hospital on this site in 1880.
Saint Joseph's Hospital occupied this location until 1978, when it moved to 5665 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road.
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/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/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
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MML_john-brown-gordon_Atlanta-GA.html
John Brown Gordon, son of the Rev. Zachariah Herndon Gordon and Mrs. Malinda Cox Gordon, was born in Upson County Feb. 6, 1832. He attended a rural school in Walker County, Pleasant Green Academy in Lafayette, and the University of Georgia. He lef…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14J3_thrasherville_Atlanta-GA.html
In 1839 "Cousin John" Thrasher built a settlement called Thrasherville at this then forested site near the peg marking the planned terminus of the Western & Atlantic R. R. This railroad was later built by the State of Georgia to provide a link to …