Kennesaw in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Andrews Raid
Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 2007
1. The Andrews Raid Marker
About 6 A.M., April 12, 1862, a Federal spy & contraband merchant, James J. Andrews, of Ky., together with 18 soldiers & one civilian of Ohio, seized the locomotive "General", & three box cars while the train-crew & passengers were breakfasting at the Lacy Hotel. Intending to sabotage the State R. R. between Atlanta & Chattanooga, the raiders steamed N. to destroy track & burn bridges. They were foiled in this attempt by the persistent pursuit of Capt. W. A. Fuller, Conductor of the train: Jeff Cain, Fireman; & Anthony Murphy, of the Atlanta R. R. shops, after a chase of eighty-seven miles.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-42.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1803.
Location. 34° 1.419′ N, 84° 36.909′ W. Marker is in Kennesaw, Georgia, in Cobb County. It is at the intersection of Big Shanty Road and North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Big Shanty Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kennesaw GA 30152, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont and in Metro Atlanta. 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 original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
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Also see . . . The Great Locomotive Chase. This Wikipedia article lists members of the raid, indicating those who received the Medal of Honor for the actions. They were the first men so honored, as the medal had just been created at the time of the raid. (Submitted on February 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 8, 2025
2. The Andrews Raid Marker
Photographed by Big Shanty Museum
3. The General
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 1, 1984
4. Ohio Tribute to Andrews' Raiders at Chattanooga National Cemetery 1862
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 1, 1984
5. The Andrews' Raid Grave site, Chattanooga National Cemetery
Some of Andrews' Raiders became the very first recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 1984
6. Civilian James Andrews.....Hung as a spy
Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,281 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on April 16, 2025, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
