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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N33_george-washington_Gainesville-GA.html
Commander In-Chief of the American Army 1775-1783 First President of the United Sates - 1789-1797 First in war, first in peace, First in the hearts of his countrymen Lyman Hall Chapter - Sons of The American Revolution December 14, 1999 Sculp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N32_u-d-c-confederate-soldiers-monument_Gainesville-GA.html
(front) Our Confederate Soldiers To the defenders of the Confederacy, patriots The record of whose fortitude and heroism in the service of their country is the proud heritage of a loyal posterity. "Tell ye your children of it, and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17FX_james-longstreet_Gainesville-GA.html
In the military service ofthe United States1838 to 1861,Brigadier GeneralConfederate States ArmyJune 1861,Promoted Major GeneralMay 1862,Promoted Lieutenant GeneralSeptember 1862,Commanding First Corps Armyof Northern Virginia toApril 9, 1865 (…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM152I_federal-building_Gainesville-GA.html
Entered on the National Register of Historic PlacesJanuary 24, 1974 James Knox TaylorArchitect 1909 This property significantly contributes to the nations cultural heritageCommemorated June 1976 Gerald R. FordPresident of the United State…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM151Y_dedicated-to-the-veterans-of-1898-1902_Gainesville-GA.html
"You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined" President McKinley Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 - 1902 By Department of GeorgiaNational Auxiliary United Spanish War VeteransAt the fifteenth Annual…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM151P_site-of-the-home-of-general-james-longstreet_Gainesville-GA.html
Lee's "Old War Horse."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHBA_henry-o-ward_Gainesville-GA.html
Henry O. Ward earned the singular distinction of serving both as Mayor of the City of Gainesville and the Chairman of the Hall County Board of Commissioners. The youngest son of H. Bryce Ward and Sadie Bell Braselton Ward of Braselton, he spen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH9K_bicentennial-park_Gainesville-GA.html
This marker and plaza proudly acknowledges the significant contributions of John William Morrow, Jr., and countless citizens for the betterment of this community. Born in 1918 in Hall County, John W. Morrow, Jr., graduated Booker T. Washington …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGSG_lyman-hall_Gainesville-GA.html
Lyman Hall (1725-90), one of three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence, was born in Connecticut but moved to Georgia when young. Member of the Savannah Conventions, 1774-75, and very influential in Georgia's joining in American Revo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGSE_lt-gen-james-longstreet_Gainesville-GA.html
This was the post-war home of General Longstreet, whom General Lee called his "Old War Horse". Born in South Carolina January 8, 1821, Longstreet grew up at Augusta. The family moved to Alabama, and he entered West Point from that state, gradu…
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