Things To Do in Porterdale, Georgia

This course was originally designed by Bobby Jones, who played here in the 1940s. It was built on flat terrain, so it is easy to walk. Water hazards come into play on three holes, and a number of s... More on Golf.com

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Inscription. On Nov. 18, 1864, Hq. Military Division of the Mississippi [US], Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, were established here at “Harris´ Quarters, ” the overseers house and negro cabins of a large plantation owned by ... More on HMDB

Inscription. In July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W. T. Shermans army [US] closed in on Atlanta. Finding its fortifications “too strong to assault and too extensive to invest, ” Sherman sought to force its evacuation by sending Maj. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. 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. Garrards three brigades were ... More on HMDB

Inscription. (Front): In 1836 the Georgia Methodist Conference founded Emory College, named in honor of Bishop John Emory who had died the year before. Early in 1837. 1452 acres of land were purchased with 330 acres being set aside ... More on HMDB

Bibliography American National Biography ; Dictionary of American Biography ; Mayes, Edward. Lucius Q.C. Lamar: His Life, Times, and Speeches, 1825-1893. 1896. Reprint. New York: AMS Press, 1974; ... More on Bioguide.congress.gov

Inscription. Here was located the office in which L. Q. C. Lamar, Statesman and Jurist, practiced law at two intervals from 1847 to 1854, thence moving to Macon and Mississippi. His family located ... More on HMDB

Inscription. On July 22, 1864, Union Cavalry from Wilder's and Minty's Brigades, armed with Spencer repeating rifles, entered Covington under orders of General Kenner Garrard. As the Battle of Atlanta raged to the west, Covington ... More on HMDB

Category: Park Attendant James Johnson is a one-stop provider of fun for the family in Georgia. Visit us at our location in ... More on localamusementparks.com

The City of Oxford, while located only 35 miles outside of Atlanta, is a close knit community that still has its wonderful town-like qualities. Founded in 1839 as the birthplace of Emory University... More on Oxfordgeorgia.org

Inscription. Emory College was chartered December 19, 1836 when Georgia Methodists expanded their educational program. Named in honor of Methodist Bishop John Emory (1789-1835) who helped organize ... More on HMDB

Inscription. 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 ... More on HMDB