Presented by the American Legion Post 77, Rockdale County in commemoration of its 50th anniversary and dedicated to all those who served the cause of freedom in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Herman Adcock Commander
Scott Jackson Sr. . . . — — Map (db m254696) WM
Near this spot, May 9, 1865, Major General Joseph Wheeler, C.S.A., and part of his staff were captured by Federal troops who were pursuing President Jefferson Davis. Gen. Wheeler was released at Athens but, later, was again arrested and sent north . . . — — Map (db m19818) HM
Thanks to the vision of this community, the city of Conyers was awarded the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games equestrian events on October 21, 1991.
This site, the Olde Town Conyers Pavilion, was the location for the formal contract signing on . . . — — Map (db m237835) HM
Conyers Methodist Church was organized in 1852 by Rev. John L. Stewart, Rev. Joel Stansell, Rev. David T. White. The present building, fourth on the site, was dedicated in 1902 by Bishop Warren A. Candler and Rev. M. L. Troutman, pastor. This church . . . — — Map (db m35928) HM
Had you been standing near this spot at midday on Thursday, November 17, 1864, looking west along the railroad track, you would have seen Union Major General William T. Sherman ride into Conyers with Brigadier General William P. Carlin's 1st . . . — — Map (db m113309) HM
Just imagine, on Tuesday, November 15, 1864, you look west and see the smoke and red sky from the burning of Atlanta. In fear and apprehension you wonder where Union Major General William T. Sherman's army is heading next. Two days later, on . . . — — Map (db m113348) HM
This County, created by Act of the Legislature October 18, 1870, is named for Rockdale Church, so called for the fine underlying granite strata. Conyers, the County Site, was incorporated in 1854 and named for a prominent physician. Smyrna Camp . . . — — Map (db m35930) HM
Dedicated to the men of the Armed Forces of Rockdale County, who paid the supreme sacrifice in Korea and the Vietnam conflict.
Korea - Russell H. Ford
Vietnam - Cary Clark, Donald Garrett, Wayne Hamlin, Melvin Holcomb, Danny McGee, . . . — — Map (db m254687) WM
In sacred memory of the men of Rockdale County who made the supreme sacrifice
World War I
Grainger, Charles D. • White, Cpt. Patrick C.
World War II
Bryant, Louie O. • Brown, Russell •
Burtis, Louree •
Chandler, Thomas J. . . . — — Map (db m254691) WM
On the night of Nov. 17, 1864, Morgan’s division, 14th Corps, of the Left Wing of Gen. Sherman’s army [US], which had marched from Atlanta on the 15th on its destructive March to the Sea, camped in this immediate vicinity with headquarters in . . . — — Map (db m19820) HM
The Milstead 104 "Dinky" Steam Locomotive is a 1905 Rogers Steam Locomotive from Patterson, NJ weighing 94 tons with an overall length of 50 feet. It is one of three left in the world.
Originally owned by West Point Railroad as a switch . . . — — Map (db m237715) HM
The Unity Garden at Olde Town represents our community's commitment to a better, diverse, and united Rockdale County. The Unity Garden was envisioned, designed, and built by the Leadership Rockdale Class of 2019 as their legacy project for the . . . — — Map (db m238296) HM
