Midtown Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
James J. Andrews
Photographed By David Seibert, May 8, 2010
1. James J. Andrews Marker
Inscription.
James J. Andrews, leader of the Andrews Raiders, was executed a few feet southeast on June 7, 1862. Andrews a native of Hancock County, now West Virginia, was a civilian spy for the Union Army who led 20 Union soldiers and another civilian to Big Shanty (Kennesaw), Georgia, stole the locomotive "General," April 12, 1862, and began the Great Locomotive Chase on the Western and Atlantic RR leading to Chattanooga. The Chase ended north of Ringgold with little damage to the railroad. Andrews and seven others were executed. First awards of the Congressional Medal of Honor were made to the survivors.
James J. Andrews, leader of the Andrews Raiders, was executed a few feet southeast on June 7, 1862. Andrews a native of Hancock County, now West Virginia, was a civilian spy for the Union Army who led 20 Union soldiers and another civilian to Big Shanty (Kennesaw), Georgia, stole the locomotive "General," April 12, 1862, and began the Great Locomotive Chase on the Western and Atlantic RR leading to Chattanooga. The Chase ended north of Ringgold with little damage to the railroad. Andrews and seven others were executed. First awards of the Congressional Medal of Honor were made to the survivors.
Erected by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 060-197.)
Location. 33° 46.416′ N, 84° 22.993′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Midtown Atlanta. Marker is at the intersection of Juniper Street and 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Juniper Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 691 Juniper Street, Atlanta GA 30308, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Looking south on Juniper Avenue past the marker at the apartment building at 3rd Street
Photographed By David Seibert, May 8, 2010
4. James J. Andrews Marker
Looking east across Juniper Street to 3rd Street and the marker, almost hidden in the bushes
Photographed By David Seibert, May 8, 2010
5. James J. Andrews Marker
Looking across Juniper Street at the corner of the apartment building where the marker is located
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,684 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 9, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
