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.

Erected by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 060-197.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the Medal of Honor Recipients series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1824.

Location. 33° 46.416′ N, 84° 22.993′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Midtown Atlanta. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Georgian Terrace Hotel (about 600 feet away); Peachtree Manor (approx. ¼ mile away); William Perrin Nicolson House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Biltmore (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Atlanta Biltmore Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Academy of Medicine (approx. 0.4 miles away); Georgia Tech Meets Midtown (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Photographed by David Seibert, May 8, 2010

2. James J. Andrews Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, May 8, 2010

3. James J. Andrews Marker

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 2,535 times since then and 58 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.