July 18, 1864. Left Wing, Army of the Cumberland [US], having moved from Power’s Fy., cast up a line of intrenchments covering roads leading E., S., & W. Contact was made with the 20th A. C. to the right (on W. Pace’s Fy. Rd.) & to the left with . . . — — Map (db m22297) HM
July 19, 1864. In deployment of Federal forces approaching Atlanta, it became necessary to fill a gap between those on Peachtree Rd. at the creek & Schofield’s 23d A.C. on Pea Vine Cr. at the Paden plantation (Emory University). Sherman directed . . . — — Map (db m9764) HM
July 20, 1864. Posted on this ridge, astride the Georgia R.R. was the right flank of Hood's old corps, (CS) Gen. B.F. Cheatham commanding. July 22. These troops were withdrawn, before daylight, to the city fortifications. The vacated line was . . . — — Map (db m238733) HM
July 18, 1864. Hooker’s Federal 20th Corps, occupied this sector between Howard’s 4th at Buckhead, on the left, & Palmer’s 14th, on the right, at Howell Mill Road. Williams’ & Geary’s divs. of the 20th, camped in this vicinity that night, while . . . — — Map (db m22889) HM
July 20, 1864. To this high ground, 500 yds. in front of Geary’s div. (20th A.C.) [US] on Collier Rd., the 33d N.J. regt., Jones’ brigade, was sent to establish & support a battery position. The regiment had scarcely reached this hill when, in a . . . — — Map (db m16407) HM
From July 19 through August 4, 1996, Atlanta hosted the Centennial Summer Olympic Games,
the largest event in Atlanta's history. In 1990, the International Olympic Committee chose
Atlanta over five other cities. Atlanta attorney Billy Payne and . . . — — Map (db m227438) HM
Thirteen Atlanta physicians organized the Brotherhood of Physicians in 1854. After many location and name changes, the Brotherhood evolved in to the Fulton County Medical Society, which dedicated the Academy of Medicine as its headquarters here on . . . — — Map (db m9849) HM
In 1866, the city of Atlanta set aside this 3.2-acre section of land for African Americans to buy burial plots. Before 1866, African Americans were buried in an area called Slave Square in Oakland Cemetery's original six acres. The practice of . . . — — Map (db m186550) HM
Vice-President of the Confederacy, 1861-1865, died while Governor of Georgia on March 4, 1883 and was first buried in this vault. In 1884, he was reinterred at his home, “Liberty Hall”, at Crawfordville, Georgia.
Though small in stature, “Little . . . — — Map (db m186563) WM
Born in Clinton, Jones County, Georgia
February 14, 1829
Died Atlanta, Georgia
March 31, 1911
He was the son of
Alfred Iverson, Sr.
United States Senator for Georgia
and
Caroline Goode Holt . . . — — Map (db m64825) HM WM
A native of Indiana, Alice Dugged had an impressive educational experience: Wilberforce University, the University of Chicago, Howard University, Clark College, and Morris Brown College. In 1885 she married Jefferson Cary and the couple moved to . . . — — Map (db m186424) HM
Alonzo Herndon was born into slavery in Walton County, Georgia, in 1858. After moving to segregated Atlanta, Herndon opened several barbershops including the upscale Crystal Palace in 1902. In 1905, he purchased a small mutual aid association that . . . — — Map (db m185910) HM
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority was founded May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, as the first secret society in the world for college women, and thus became the mother of the social sorority system. Wesleyan College was the first educational . . . — — Map (db m28962) HM
In the wake of the tragedy our nation faced on September 11, 2001, many specially trained search and rescue dogs and their handlers diligently and tirelessly searched through the wreckage for injured victims and deceased loved ones. The American . . . — — Map (db m256428) HM
has been placed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Est. 1904 • Listed 1979 — — Map (db m187679) HM
This apartment building represents the ups and downs of the Auburn Avenue neighborhood. As property owners started to move away in the 1950s, numerous dwellings gradually fell into disrepair. Since 1982 the National Park Service and various civic . . . — — Map (db m73421) HM
In March of 1960, students of the six colleges comprising the Atlanta
University Center, having decided to challenge the scourge of
segregation in public and private facilities of Atlanta, presented a
manifesto entitled “An Appeal for Human . . . — — Map (db m185984) HM
The Atlanta Biltmore Hotel was built by William Candler, heir to
the Asa Candler Coca-Cola fortune, who spent an estimated $6
million on its construction. The massive luxury hotel was designed
to represent the “New South”, and provide guests with . . . — — Map (db m227637) HM
In February 1960, here at the site of Yates and Milton Drugstore, three students
from Morehouse College - Lonnie King, Joseph Pierce, and Julian Bond-- began to
rally students from Atlanta's other historically black institutions-- . . . — — Map (db m185906) HM
In early February 1960, Morehouse College students Lonnie King,
Julian Bond, Joseph Pierce and other students met here at the site
of the former Yates & Milton Drug Store-an informal gathering place
for students of the Atlanta University Center. . . . — — Map (db m185926) HM
On this site stood Yates and Milton Drug Store, the first African American Business of its kind in Atlanta.
It was here that the Atlanta Student Movement
was planned on February 4, 1960.
Clark College Class of 1961
Dedicated during . . . — — Map (db m185924) HM
"Flame of Freedom"
Presented by the American Legion in commemoration of the 50th anniversary and dedicated to all those who served the cause of freedom in the Armed Forces of the United States.
March 15th, 1969
World War I
April 6, 1917 . . . — — Map (db m215778) WM
The Atlanta Woman's Club, organized Nov. 11, 1895, was inspired by a council meeting in Atlanta of the General Federation of Women's Clubs during the Cotton States and International Exposition. Mrs. Rebecca Douglas Lowe was founder and first . . . — — Map (db m197659) HM
The Sisters of Mercy founded Atlanta's first hospital on this site in 1880.
Saint Joseph's Hospital occupied this location until 1978, when it moved to 5665 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road. — — Map (db m106785) HM
By 1920, Auburn Avenue had become the "Main Street" of
Black Atlanta. Many prominent African Americans lived along or near this prosperous commercial avenue, where the city's leading Black enterprises and institutions could be found: real . . . — — Map (db m186002) HM
Johnston’s army [CS] moved to this side of the river July 9-10, 1864. French’s div., Stewarts A.C. was posted astride the R.R. to guard the left bank pending Federal crossings up river. July 18. With the Federal advance S. to Peachtree Cr. Valley, . . . — — Map (db m16583) HM
July 22, 1864. Gen. George Maney’s div. (Hardee’s A.C.) (CS) attacked the front of Giles Smith’s div., 17th A.C. (US) posted on Flat Shoals Road (Leggett’s Hill to Glenwood), while Cleburne’s div. attacked it from the rear. This forced the . . . — — Map (db m10241) HM
On this corner stood the Auburn Avenue Branch Carnegie Library for African-Americans, from 1923 to the 1950's.
Alice Dugged Carey, the first principal of Morris Brown University (now College), along with Dr. W.E.B. DuBois and others led the fight . . . — — Map (db m186423) HM
On this corner stood the Auburn Avenue Branch Carnegie Library for African-Americans, from 1923 to the 1950s. Alic Dugged Carey, the first principal of Morris Brown University (now College), along with Dr. W.E.B. Dubois and others led the fight to . . . — — Map (db m127281) HM
Pause and look up at this massive overpass: an entire block of Black-owned businesses were demolished to construct it. Buildings and businesses lost included Simmons Shoe Repair, Jordan Photography Studio, Star Cab Stand, Henray's Five and Dime, and . . . — — Map (db m186441) HM
When Bobby Jones first viewed the site that would become Augusta National Golf Club, he declared, "Perfect! And to think this ground has been lying here all these years waiting for someone to come along and lay a golf course on it." However, the . . . — — Map (db m284128) HM
200 yds. N.E. stood the plantation residence of Augustus F. Hurt (1830-1921), built 1858 and razed by Federal forces, 1864; erroneously cited in Official Records as the Howard house.
July 22, 1864. 4th & 23d A.C. troops, in line with Federal . . . — — Map (db m10276) HM
The outer Confederate defense line of Atlanta, located on E. slope of this hill, July 18, was evacuated the night of the 21st, 1864. July 22. The Federal 23d A.C., under Schofield, marching from the N.E. via Williams Mill Rd. intrenched a line W. . . . — — Map (db m10275) HM
July 22, 1864. Baker's Alabama brigade (Col. J.H. Higley comdg.), Clayton's div., Cheatham's A.C., [CSA} was diverted N.E. in Clayton's attack on the 15th A.C. eastward, thus forming the extreme left of the line extending S. to Glenwood Ave. . . . — — Map (db m10105) HM
Baltimore Block was built in 1885 by Jacob J. Rosenthal. Named for the developer’s home town, the rowhouses were Atlanta’s first apartment-type development and the first to be based on a long-term land lease. Each of the graciously appointed . . . — — Map (db m47622) HM
July 22, 1864. Gen. Bate's div., Hardee's A.C. (CS) was deployed on the rt. of Walker's div. when they advanced N. from Terry's Mill pond. Being on the extreme rt. of the corps, Bate's troops moved up the east side of Sugar Cr., valley and swung . . . — — Map (db m80157) HM
July 22, 1864. Bate’s, together with Walker’s div., Hardee’s A.C., (CS) having moved up Sugar Cr. valley W. of Terry’s mill pond, were deployed in this area for a surprise attack on Federal troops posted N.W. of here on Flat Shoals Rd.
While . . . — — Map (db m18822) HM
The outer Atlanta defense line crossed Clear Cr. a short distance S.W. of Walker’s (or Jones’) Mill (just below the present R.R. bridge).
July 20, 1864. The right of Bate’s division (rt. of Hardee’s corps) (CSA) rested on Clear Creek. From this . . . — — Map (db m17293) HM
July 19, 1864. Morgan’s brigade (Davis’ div.), 14th A.C., was posted on the rt. of Dilworth’s brigade to support his crossing of Peachtree Creek at junction with Green Bone Cr. Morgan faced destructive fire from Confederate forces on the high bluff . . . — — Map (db m35687) HM
The name "Battle Hill" is associated with the area because of an engagement fought here on July 28, 1864. This was the 3d attempt of the Confederate forces under General John B. Hood to repel the 3 Federal armies, commanded by General Sherman, . . . — — Map (db m51402) HM
Sherman´s grand objective in this campaign was the capture of Atlanta. The strategic importance of the Georgia capital as a military stronghold and depot of supplies was recognized by the Federal commander. On account of its central location, . . . — — Map (db m87451) HM
Battle of Atlanta
Battle of Atlanta - 22 July 1864
This land was once a battlefield. Repulsed in his 20 July attack against the Federal forces near Peachtree Creek, commander of Confederate forces General John B. Hood next tried to crush . . . — — Map (db m273416) HM
July 22, 1864. Sweeny's 2nd. div., Dodge's 16th A.C. (US), having been held in reserve N. of the Ga. R.R. (Candler Park), was ordered to support the left wing of Blair's 17th Corps in East Atlanta. Marching via Clay Rd., Sweeny's column halted here . . . — — Map (db m8889) HM
July 28, 1864. The 4 brigades of Brown’s Div., S. D. Lee’s A. C. [CS], deployed in this area, made the initial assaults on the Federal right flank posted on the ridge just N. E. Their combined attacks struck Lightburn's & Martin’s brigades of Morgan . . . — — Map (db m36095) HM
July 26, 1864. Brown’s & Clayton’s divs., Lee’s Corps [CS] led off the attack on the 15th corps [US] posted some 400 yds. N. of this rd.
Brown’s brigades: Johnston’s, Sharp’s & Brantly’s, were deployed W. of the cemetery Gate House ~ Manigault’s . . . — — Map (db m36096) HM
July 28, 1864. This marks the extreme right of Howard’s Army of the Tennessee during the Battle of Ezra Church. Lightburn’s brigade of M. L. Smith’s div., Logan’s A. C., occupied the immediate sector. From here the line ran S. E. to a salient angle . . . — — Map (db m53579) HM
After General John Bell Hood took command of the the army defending Atlanta he directed three Confederate failed attacks against Union Major General William T. Sherman's armies. On July 28, 1864, Union Major General Oliver O. Howard's "Army of the . . . — — Map (db m142514) HM
July 28, 1864. Gen. A.P. Stewart, with Walthall’s and Long’s divisions of his A.C. [CS], reached the field in time to renew the attack. Walthall, on left, fared no better than Brown, in the same area.
Stewart, riding forward to this hill, . . . — — Map (db m50868) HM
The Battle of Ezra Church
The Battle of Ezra Church was the third of three desperate Confederate
attacks on the forces of Maj. Gen. Wm. T. Sherman, which were closing in
on Atlanta. The battle lines formed an irregular V extending . . . — — Map (db m143026) HM
To prevent British soldiers from capturing the city of Augusta, the Battle of Kettle Creek was fought on Valentine's Day, 1779. 600 British loyalists occupied Wilkes County, a few miles from Washington, Georgia, at an area known to the locals as . . . — — Map (db m215342) HM
At 4:30 p.m. on July 20, 1864, 2,700 Confederate soldiers in two brigades of Major General William W Loring's division attacked the Federal '20th Corps, aligned north of Collier Road. "The enemy was in plain view about 700 yards distant occupying . . . — — Map (db m142521) HM
The battle of Peachtree Creek was the first of three desperate Confederate attacks on the armies commanded by Maj. General Wm. T. Sherman which were closing in on Atlanta. Although heavy skirmishing occurred between the Federal right and the . . . — — Map (db m87187) HM
Federal siege operations not only involved the encircling line of Atlanta's defenses, but threatened the 2 railroads S.W. of the city. Pursuant thereto, Federal forces after the Battle of Ezra Church were shifted S., only to be confronted by a line . . . — — Map (db m71443) HM
By late July 1864 three major battles...Peach
Tree Creek, Atlanta and Ezra Church...had
weakened but not defeated the Confederate army
defending Atlanta. By that time Union Major
General William T. Sherman had begun inching
his troops southwest . . . — — Map (db m185975) HM
From this point extending three-fourths mile eastward the Confederate troops of Brig. Gen. John C. Brown's & Maj. Gen. Henry D. Clayton's Divisions (seven brigades) of Lieut. Gen. Stephen D. Lee's Corps, formed in line of battle.
From this . . . — — Map (db m87193) HM
Lt. Gen. John B. Hood, on taking command of the Army of Tennessee [CS], July 18, 1864, began aggressive action against the Federal approach to Atlanta from
upper Chattahoochee crossings. July 20. Hood’s 1st move was to attack Thomas’ Army of the . . . — — Map (db m14415) HM
Between July and Sept. 1864, during the American Civil War, U.S. and Confederate armies struggled for control of Atlanta, the major manufacturing center and railroad hub of the Deep South. Four inconclusive battles occurred inside the present day . . . — — Map (db m37176) HM
The Behold sculpture commemorates the heroic principles that guided the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On January 11, 1990, Mrs. Coretta Scott King unveiled this monument as a tribute to her late husband and as an inspiration to others . . . — — Map (db m241143) HM
July 22, 1864. When Brown’s (formerly Hindman’s) div., Cheatham’s A.C. (CS) attacked the Fed. Line E. of here, Benton’s Mississippi & Coltart’s Alabama brigades struck Harrow’s div. of the 15th A.C. (US), dislodging Williams’ & Oliver’s brigades. . . . — — Map (db m10472) HM
July 19, 1864. The march of Stanley’s div. (4th AC.) on the Old Cheshire Bridge Rd from Buckhead was delayed by the burning bridge at N. Fork, Peachtree Cr. Opposition by Confederate cavalry had marked the progress of the 4th AC. from the . . . — — Map (db m22224) HM
Big Bethel served as Sweet Auburn's City Hall, the site of mass meetings to improve the lives of Atlanta's blacks in the first half of the 20th century. The church established the Gate City Colored School, the first public school for black students . . . — — Map (db m186416) HM
The churches of Auburn Avenue — especially Big Bethel A.M.E., Wheat Street Baptist and Ebenezer Baptist — have played a dual role: they are places of worship, and they are centers of political, economic and social activity.
Founded during the . . . — — Map (db m186415) HM
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Originally built as the
Atlanta Biltmore Hotel
in 1924 — — Map (db m187207) HM
Built 1895. Purchased 1909 by Dr. King's maternal grandfather, Dr. A. D. Williams. Birthplace of Dr. King 1929. Acquired with assistance of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 1974. Designated as part of the National Historic Site 1980. Dedicated as part of . . . — — Map (db m73422) HM
For his first 12 years Martin Luther King, Jr., lived in the comfortable middle-class home across from you. Two cultural values distinguished the King household: a strong sense of family and the ever-presence of religion. Bad behavior often met . . . — — Map (db m64772) HM
One mile north where Sandy Creek flows into the Chattahoochee River, was the house of John B. Nelson, owner of Nelson´s Ferry in the 1820´s. His son, Allison Nelson was born there March, 1822. After service in the Mexican War, he was a . . . — — Map (db m14159) HM
The first glass of Coca-Cola was sold for five cents on May 8, 1886, at Jacobs' Pharmacy, a popular Atlanta soda fountain that was located on this corner. Coca-Cola was created by Atlanta pharmacist John Pemberton in his laboratory just a short walk . . . — — Map (db m187134) HM
In the “Golden Age of American Sport” no athlete captured the public imagination like Atlanta's own Robert Tyre “Bobby” Jones Jr. Born in nearby Grant Park in 1902, Jones popularized golf on an international stage. His sportsmanship called . . . — — Map (db m186544) HM
Former slave, Principal of Tuskegee Institute and author of Up From Slavery, Washington delivered the Atlanta Exposition Address on September 18, 1895 at this site, the former auditorium of the Cotton States and International Exposition. . . . — — Map (db m73369) HM
Opening in 1924, Booker T. Washington High School was Atlanta's first public secondary school for Black students. As with other Southern school systems at the time, the Atlanta Board of Education disproportionately allocated funds toward White . . . — — Map (db m268841) HM
On July 22, 1864,
Brig. Gen. A. M. Manigault’s Brigade, Hindman’s Div., Cheatham’s Corps, advancing
eastward from the Atlanta fortifications against the Federal 15th Corps posted at DeGress Ave., halted in this ravine to reform their line, . . . — — Map (db m36102) HM
This site was the original location of Bronner Brothers Hair Care Products. Nathaniel Bronner, the only male in the 1939 graduating class of the Apex Beauty College, established his hair care products business here in the 1950s.
Constructed in . . . — — Map (db m186414) HM
Historic Brookhaven is the first planned golf club community in Georgia, having been built around the Capital City Country Club between 1910 and 1940. — — Map (db m14356) HM
Historic Brookhaven is the first planned golf club community in Georgia, having been built around the Capital City Country Club between 1910 and 1940. — — Map (db m14357) HM
Historic Brookhaven is the first planned golf club community in Georgia, having been built around the Capital City Country Club between 1910 and 1940. — — Map (db m14358) HM
July 22, 1864: 3:30 P.M. Gen Hood (CS) launched an attack from the east line of the city fortifications, on the 15th A.C. astride the Ga. R.R. (at DeGress Ave.) - a mass assault by two divs. of Cheatham’s A.C.: Brown’s & Clayton’s.
Brown’s brigades . . . — — Map (db m10260) HM
This was the home of the Rev. Peter James Bryant and, later Antoine Graves. Here Bryant wrote sermons he delivered as pastor of Wheat Street Baptist Church. He also worked as associate editor of The Voice of the Negro, a national literary . . . — — Map (db m73179) HM
After working all day, blacks crowded into five rooms over a grocery store here to take courses at Sylvia Bryant's adult night school. Bryant Preparatory Institute had four teachers and a full enrollment of 175 students when it opened in 1910. . . . — — Map (db m186432) HM
The National Congress of Colored parents and teachers grew from a meeting called at the request of Selena Sloan Butler through the school principal, Cora B. Finley, at Yonge Street School, March 14, 1911. As interest grew, other school units were . . . — — Map (db m55232) HM
The section of the cemetery encompassing the area behind this marker, bounded by the lane to the east, the sidewalk to the west, and the wall to the south, was established in 1892 as the burial ground for Congregation Ahavath Achim, chartered in . . . — — Map (db m53310) HM
After capturing Atlanta in September 1864 during the Civil War, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman, before leaving Atlanta on the March to the Sea, ordered the destruction of all railroads, factories, and commercial buildings of possible use to the . . . — — Map (db m41944) HM
From 1960-1964, the Atlanta Student Movement engaged in protests for an Open City in the business district. The students targeted Rich's Department Store, Leb's Restaurant, Dobb's House, Toddle House, and Krystal's Restaurants to make plain that . . . — — Map (db m187678) HM
During the Civil War, Midtown Atlanta was mostly
undeveloped wilderness. As a defensive move
prior to the Battles for Atlanta in 1864, the area
was cleared of trees and turned into a field of
trenches, rifle pits, felled timbers, and . . . — — Map (db m227633) HM
In 1988, with demolition pending, the newly-formed Whittier Mill Village Association worked to save your architectural elements of the once vast Whittier Mills Company complex. Only the 1905 carpenter shop and the 1896 tower from the main mill were . . . — — Map (db m297826) HM
A notable eminence between Peachtree & Proctor’s creeks near the Chattahoochee River & named for John A. Casey (1820-1907) who lived on this hill near the old Montgomery Church. Prior to & during the 1860s, the road from Atlanta crossed this hill . . . — — Map (db m16530) HM
Fort Peace, known to Atlantans as “The Castle” because of its granite pediment, was completed around 1910 by Ferdinand McMillan, a Civil War veteran and inventor.
Featuring numerous unusual elements of his design, including the Uncle Remus . . . — — Map (db m197658) HM
Central Presbyterian Church
201 Washington Street
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1884 — — Map (db m256426) HM
At this point, Atlanta’s outer defense line, beginning at Casey’s Hill 5.75 W., turned S. & parallel to Highland Ave., ran to the Ga. R.R. This angle was occupied July 18, 1864, by Stevenson’s div. Cheatham A.C. (CS) (Hood’s old command).
July 19, . . . — — Map (db m9545) HM
On August 16, 1921, businessmen Heman E. Perry, James A. Robinson, Thomas J. Ferguson, W.H. King, and Henry Dugas (known as the "Fervent Five"), opened the African-American-owned and operated Citizens Trust Bank on Auburn Avenue to serve Black . . . — — Map (db m268840) HM
The Union Army used this cannon during the American Civil War, which was fought between 1861 and 1865. Called a siege cannon, it was too big and heavy to be used in most battles. Instead, it was used during sieges, which were lengthy assaults . . . — — Map (db m88227) HM
July 28, 1864. Dep1oyed a1ong the old Greensferry Rd. (West View Dr.) were Gibson’s, Holtzclaw’s and Baker’s brigades (Alabama and Louisiana troops), Clayton’s div., forming the right flank of Gen. S. D. Lee’s A. C. [CS] in the Battle Of Ezra . . . — — Map (db m53691) HM
July 28, 1864. Deployed along the old Greensferry Rd. (West View Dr.) were Gibson’s, Holtzclaw’s and Baker’s Brigades (Alabama and Louisiana troops), Clayton’s Div., forming the right flank of Gen. S. D. Lee’s A. C. [CS] in the Battle Of Ezra . . . — — Map (db m53710) HM
July 28, 1864. Deployed along the old Greensferry Rd. (West View Dr.) were Gibson’s, Holtzclaw’s & Baker’s brigades (Alabama & Louisiana troops), Clayton’s div., forming the right flank of Gen. S. D. Lee’s A. C. [CS] in the Battle Of Ezra Church. . . . — — Map (db m192389) HM
July 22, 1864. The left wing (Giles Smith’s div., 17th A.C.) of McPherson’s Army of the Tenn. (US) occupied an intrenched line on Flat Shoals Rd. between Leggett’s Hill & Glenwood, where it hooked eastward, facing to the south.
Gen. P.R. . . . — — Map (db m9526) HM
July 22, 1864. These troops, with Walker’s and Bate’s divs., Hardee’s A.C. (CS) made a 15-mi. night march from Atlanta to attack the rear of McPherson’s Army of the Tenn. (US) posted on Flat Shoals Road in East Atlanta. Cleburne’s & Maney’s move . . . — — Map (db m9575) HM
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