Civil War Trail Archives - Page 7 of 8

Terminal Station harkens back to city’s railroad past

September 8, 2009 Todd DeFeo

During the Civil War, the railroad was vital to Chattanooga, bringing supplies to the troops stationed in the city and also transporting reinforcements to nearby destinations.

Views from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

July 26, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is the largest green space in Cobb County, located just north of Atlanta.

What should I do this summer?

July 20, 2009 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA — Summer is in full swing, and anybody without concrete vacation plans may be thinking they’ve missed out on a great opportunity to step out and see the world. Don’t fret; there are plenty of great sight-seeing opportunities throughout Georgia. Here are five: Head to The Dillard House for a grand meal and some southern relaxation Check out the “Smallest Church in America” Head to Cartersville and learn about a “needless effusion of blood” that

Antebellum railroad tunnel still a marvel after all these years

June 22, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Crews building the Western & Atlantic Railroad from Atlanta to Chattanooga, Tenn., faced a number of natural obstacles. None, however, were as foreboding as Chetoogeta Mountain.

When in Darien, take to the street

June 15, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Savannah’s role as “Georgia’s First City” is well documented, but the history of the state’s second city, Darien, is not quite as known

‘A needless effusion of blood’

June 11, 2009 Todd DeFeo

As William T. Sherman rode through the North Georgia countryside in the 1840s, he took note of one particular engineering feat.

Marking the anniversary of The Andrews Raid

April 12, 2009 Todd DeFeo

For anyone looking to take advantage of the spring weather, today marks the 147th anniversary of the Andrews Raid.

Oakland Cemetery reopens this weekend

March 12, 2009 The Travel Trolley

Historic Oakland Cemetery reopens this weekend, a year after the grounds were damaged by a tornado. The Historic Oakland Foundation is holding a rededication ceremony at 11 a.m. today.

Kingston: The turning point of the Andrews Raid

March 9, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Railroad travel was very different during the Civil War, and stops were frequent. In some cases, a town’s sole livelihood was the railroad.

‘Big Shanty, 20 minutes for breakfast’

February 19, 2009 Todd DeFeo

The General steam locomotive pulled the morning passenger train, winding its way through the rural Georgia countryside. Shortly before 6 a.m. on a rainy morning, Engineer Jeff Cain blew the locomotive’s whistle to signal that Big Shanty was approaching.