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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKLX_federal-occupation-of-rome_Rome-GA.html
May 18, 1864. Davis' div., (14th A.C.) [US], moving from Resaca via W. bank of the Oostanaula, forced passage of the river against Confederate opposition & captured the city. Davis' seizure of Rome was incident to a move E. toward Kingston upon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKLW_davis-march-to-rome_Rome-GA.html
May 16, 1864. Brig. Gen. J.C. Davis' div. (14th A.C.) [US] left Sugar Valley via roads west of the Oostanaula River to outflank Johnston's forces [CS] retreating from Resaca. Davis had been informed that Farmer's Bridge on Armuchee Cr. was an …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKHV_floyd-county_Rome-GA.html
Floyd County was created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 out of Cherokee County. Originally, it included parts of Chattooga, Polk and Gordon Counties. Early settlers came from Tenn., S.C., and older parts of Ga. The county was named for Maj. Gen. John Floy…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKGT_georgias-paul-revere_Rome-GA.html
Along this road John H. Wisdom rode from Gadsden, Ala. to warn that a Federal force of over 2,000 men was approaching Rome to occupy the town, destroy foundries making ammunition for the Confederates and to cut Confederate communications (May 2, 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKF6_farmers-bridge-armuchee-creek_Rome-GA.html
May 15, 1864. Monty's Brigade of Garrard's Cav. scouting toward Rome in advance of the infantry column, Davis' div. (14th A.C.) [US], encountered Brig. Gen. L.S. Ross' Texas brigade (Jackson's Cav. div.) [CS] at Farmer's Bridge. Ross was driven…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKF5_floyd-springs_Armuchee-GA.html
Garrard's Cavalry [US], having left Villanow, May 14, 1864, passed Floyd Springs May 15, enroute to Farmer's Bridge & Rome. After scouting toward Rome, the Cav. withdrew & camped here. May 16. Returning toward Lay's Ferry (near Resaca), Garrard…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKCN_de-soto-in-georgia_Rome-GA.html
In May 1539 Hernando de Soto landed in Florida with over 600 people, 220 horses and mules, and a herd of swine reserved for famine. Fired by his success in Pizarro's conquest of Peru. De Soto had been granted the rights, by the King of Spa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9S4_major-ridge_Rome-GA.html
Principal Chief of the Cherokee Tribe of Indians, moved to this spot about 1794 and built this dwelling. Modernized by later owners. His ferry & trading post made this farm a tribal center. Here was negotiated final treaty for the Cherokee remo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9QB_chieftains_Rome-GA.html
At this house's core is the 1790s log home of Major Ridge (c.1771-1839), a leader in the Cherokee Nation. His 223-acre plantation supported numerous outbuildings, orchards and slaves while the family served as ferryboat operators and merchants. It…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7YD_opera-alley_Rome-GA.html
Opera Alley was a walkway adjacent to the Nevin Opera House at 321 Broad Street. The opera house, which opened in September of 1880, was built by Mr. M.A. Nevin. The alley, donated to the city by Mr. Nevin was officially declared a city thoroug…
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