Kennesaw in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Andrews Raid

Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 2007

1. The Andrews Raid Marker

Inscription.

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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Site - Lacy Hotel (here, next to this marker); Stewart's Corps at Big Shanty (a few steps from this marker); Big Shanty (a few steps from this marker); Federal Occupation of Big Shanty (a few steps from this marker); Locomotive "General" (within shouting distance of this marker); William A. Fuller (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The General (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kennesaw.

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 Big Shanty Museum

2. The General

Ohio Tribute to Andrews' Raiders at Chattanooga National Cemetery 1862 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 1, 1984

3. Ohio Tribute to Andrews' Raiders at Chattanooga National Cemetery 1862

The Andrews' Raid Grave site, Chattanooga National Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 1, 1984

4. The Andrews' Raid Grave site, Chattanooga National Cemetery

Some of Andrews' Raiders became the very first recipients of the Medal of Honor.

Civilian James Andrews.....Hung as a spy image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 1984

5. Civilian James Andrews.....Hung as a spy

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,679 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.