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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24ZR_centreville_Jersey-GA.html
In 1864, Centreville (now Jersey) was a small farming village located on Hightower Trail, a former Indian trading route. The village included several small stores and farm related businesses including a blacksmith shop and cotton gin. However, mos…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y8R_social-circle_Social-Circle-GA.html
Originating in the 1820s, Social Circle became Walton County's rail center in 1845 as the Georgia Railroad advanced westward. Legend says the settlement received its name when a traveler, impressed by the hospitality of the little group of congeni…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y46_in-memory-of-emma-sansom-historical_Social-Circle-GA.html
In Memory Of Emma Sansom Heroine of the 60's
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXBS_moina-michael_Good-Hope-GA.html
Birthplace of Moina Michael"The Poppy Lady"1869 - 1944Originator of War Memorial EmblemThe Flanders Field PoppyBuried in City CemeteryMonroe, Georgia
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW97_garrards-cavalry-raid_Loganville-GA.html
On July 20, 1864, Union forces under Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, USA, were closing in on Atlanta. Hq. 2nd Cavalry Division [US], Brig. Gen. Kenner Garrard, was in Decatur, 6 miles E of Atlanta. Garrard's three brigades were guarding bridges over the C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMBG_hightower-trail_Social-Circle-GA.html
This road is a portion of Hightower Trail, old Indian path to Etowah River, which ran from High Shoals of the Appalachee westward to Shallow Ford on the Chattahoochee. It formed a boundary between Cherokee lands to the north and Creek lands to the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDNB_james-monroe_Monroe-GA.html
This City of Monroe, settled in 1818 and incorporated Nov. 30, 1821, was named for James Monroe, fifth President. Born in Virginia in 1758 he fought in the Continental Army. He served in the Virginia legislature, in Congress and the Senate, and as…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDNA_seven-governors-have-lived-in-walton-county_Monroe-GA.html
Walton County has been the home either through birth or short residence of the following Georgia Chief Executives: WILSON LUMPKIN (1831-1835) ALFRED HOLT COLQUITT (1877-1882)JAMES S. BOYNTON (1883) HENRY D. McDANIEL (1883-1886)CLIFFORD WALKER (…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDMY_walton-county_Monroe-GA.html
This County created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 15 & 19, 1818, is named for George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Walton, born in Va. in 1749 came to Savannah when 20 to study law. Elected Secretary of the first Provincial …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDAQ_the-march-to-the-sea_Social-Circle-GA.html
On Nov. 15, 1864, after destroying Atlanta and cutting his communications with the North, Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, USA, began his destructive campaign for Savannah — the March to the Sea. He divided his army [US] into two wings. The Right Wi…
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