Historical Marker Dedication-Burning of Atlanta

Important event. Atlanta CB Glover www.Fayettehistoricalsociety.com www.FayetteSCV.org REMINDER The Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia Department of Economic Development invite you to a Historical Marker Dedication for The Burning and Destruction of Atlanta Monday, April 11, 2011 11:00 A.M. Outside of the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot   65 Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive Atlanta, GA   Keynote Address by U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson   With additional remarks by GHS President and CEO, Dr. W. Todd Groce, and Kennesaw State University public historian, Hermina Glass-Avery.   An Official Civil War 150 Event   ◊◊◊◊ Marker Text:   The Burning and Destruction of Atlanta     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 Confederacy.  On Nov. 11, 1864, Chief Engineer Orlando M. Poe directed the demolition of stone and brick buildings using specially made battering rams. On Nov. 15, Poe's troops burned the wooden buildings in the downtown business district around the site of this marker. Though houses and churches were not targeted, some were burned nonetheless.  Many houses had already been dismantled by both armies to make way for fortifications.  Contrary to popular myth only 40 percent of Atlanta was left in ruins.    Erected for the Civil War 150 commemoration by the Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia Department of Economic Development Please RSVP to Brian Williams at 912.651.2125 ext.131 or bwilliams@georgiahistory.com.   Directions:   Northbound on I-75/85: Exit at Central Ave./Fulton St. Take a right at first light Take a left at next light, onto Capitol Ave. Take a left onto MLK, Jr. Dr., pass the Capitol on your left Go through intersection with Washington St., the Georgia Freight Depot will be on your right, underneath the large mural of whales The Freight Room is inside the front door, to the right Southbound on I-75-85: Exit at Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive/State Capitol Go straight through three lights, pass the Capitol on your left The Georgia Freight Depot will be on your right, underneath the large mural of whales The Freight Room is inside the front door, to the right       *If using GPS navigation, use N 33 45.08, W 84 23.325.  In partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, this event is part of a statewide commemoration of the Civil War 150 anniversary. GHS is conducting a program across the state to unveil new and recently replaced historical markers that explore the stories of Georgia's Civil War history as lived and experienced by all of its people during those tumultuous and transformative years. For more information on the Civil War 150 marker project, please click here. Forward email This email was sent to info@fayettehistoricalsociety.com by whanley@georgiahistory.com |   Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Georgia Historical Society | 501 Whitaker Street | Savannah | GA | 31401