History of Atlanta - Wikipedia
The history of Atlanta dates back to 1836, when Georgia decided to build a railroad to the U.S. Midwest and a location was chosen to be the line's terminus. The stake marking the founding of "Terminus" was driven into the ground in 1837 (called the Zero Mile Post).
Timeline of Atlanta - Wikipedia
Marthasville renamed "Atlanta." [1] 1846 – Macon & Western RR connects Atlanta with port of Savannah. [1] 1847 – Town of Atlanta incorporated. [3] 1848 - Moses Formwalt becomes mayor.
Old Historical Maps of Atlanta, GA - Pastmaps
Journey back in time with 25 historical maps of Atlanta, dating from 1888 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Atlanta through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes.
Vintage: Everyday Life of Atlanta, Georgia (19th Century)
Oct 9, 2017 · In the 1880 Census, Atlanta surpassed Savannah as Georgia's largest city. Beginning in the 1880s, Henry W. Grady, the editor of the Atlanta Constitution newspaper, After the Civil War ended in 1865, Atlanta was gradually rebuilt.
Nineteenth Century - Georgia Historical Society
Nov 13, 2023 · From the Georgia gold rush and the Cherokee Removal to Reconstruction and the Spanish-American War, the Nineteenth Century pages explore the major themes, events, and figures of 19th century Georgia using items from the GHS collection.
Old maps of Atlanta
Old maps of Atlanta. Project. Community. News. My maps. Map illustrating the Siege of Atlanta. 1865. Advance and Retreat. Personal Experiences in the United States and Confederate States Armies.
Antebellum Era, 1800-1860 - New Georgia Encyclopedia
Students protest segregation at the state capitol building in Atlanta on February 1, 1962. The passage of the federal Civil Rights Act in 1964 and the Voting Rights Act in 1965 ended legal segregation across the nation.
Locomotion: Railroads and the Making of Atlanta Press Page
Atlanta History Center leaders decided to restore the Texas to its 1886 appearance, true to its surviving vintage parts and an accurate representation of the time when railroads were building Atlanta into a transportation and commercial center.
Atlanta History and Heritage Itinerary - Trace the Story of Atlanta
You’ll find plenty of unforgettable experiences that trace the story of Atlanta from a fledgling railroad community to a thriving international city. Use this Atlanta history itinerary to explore the city’s rich heritage through its many historic districts, museums and landmarks.
Atlanta Girls, Copy of Daguerreotype, circa 1840,
Images that Rosenberg collected include military photographs of Jewish soldiers, and a copy of a daguerreotype depicting unidentified girls from Atlanta in the antebellum era. Other images include classroom photographs of Atlanta’s Howell School, and an image of a returning soldier after World War II.