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Civil War Battlefields
Discover Georgia's Civil War heritage.  Georgia played a critical role in this war:  socially, economically, and industrially, and militarily.  Expand your knowledge and appreciation of that era and the important part it played on Georgia's citizens.
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Forts and Battlefields
1.   Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park:  Battles set the stage for Union's 1864 invasion of Georgia. Located south of Chattanooga on US 27.  (706) 866-9241
2.   Dug Gap Battle Park:  Battle took place in February and May 1864 during the Atlanta Campaign.  Take exit #136 off I-75 and go west 1.6 miles on Walnut Ave/Dug Gap Battle Road.  Park is on right side of the road.
3.   Pickett's Mill State Historic Site:  This was a Federal defeat during the Atlanta Campaign which General Sherman chose to forget.  From Marietta, go west on GA 120 to GA 92; north on 92 to Due West; west on Due West to Tabor Church Road; north on Tabor Church to entrance to Pickett's Mill.   (770) 443-7850
4.   Gilgal Church Battle Site: During Atlanta Campaign.  Take Exit #116 off I-75 west on Barrett Parkway (State Conn. 5 W) 1.2 miles; right on US 41 for 1.9 miles; left on Kennesaw Due West for 4.4 miles.  Gilgal Church battle site is located just before intersection of Kennesaw Due West and Acworth Due West roads.
5.   Kennesaw National Battlefield Park: This is one of the key battles leading to the capture of Atlanta.  Take Exit #116 off I-75; west on Barrett Parkway (State Conn 5 W) 1.2 miles; right on US 41 for .7 miles; left on Old 41 for 2 miles to visitors center.  (770) 427-4586
6.   Fort Tyler, or The Battle of West Point: This was the last battle in Georgia.  Take Exit #1 off I-85.   Go West on GA 18, which mergers with US 29.  Cross the Chattahoochie River on US 29.  Turn right at 3rd Ave., take a left on 10th Street, then a right on 6th Avenue to the interpretative trail to the fort.  (706) 645-1440.
7.   Fort Jackson: This is the oldest standing fort in Georgia and was headquarters for the Confederate river defense.   Take I-16 east to Montgomery Street in Savannah, take a right on Bay Street, then a left on President Street, which becomes US 80, and left on Ft. Jackson Road.
8.   Fort Pulaski National Monument: This is where rifled cannons ended the era of brick forts.  Take I-75 south to US 80 east.  The fort is on Cockspur Island, 17 miles east of Savannah, and 4 miles west of Tybee Island.  (912) 786-5787
9.   Fort McAllister State Historic Site:   Its capture resulted in the fall of Savannah.  Take Exit #15 off I-95 and go 10 miles east to the fort. (912) 727-2339
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Civil War Historic Sites
10.   Ringgold's Western and Atlantic RR Depot:   An original station related to the great Locomotive Chase. Take Exit #140 off I-75; east on GA 151 to dead end; right on US 41, go under RR bridge, take first left; depot is on left.
11.   Tunnel Hill & Clisby Austin House:   1850 railroad tunnel, an engineering masterpiece and scene of many skirmishes during Atlanta Campaign. Take Exit #137 off I-75; go north on US 41 roughly 3 1/2 miles; turn right on Cherry St., go to railroad at Clisby Austin Rd., Tunnel Hill.
12.   Cassville:   An "almost" battle (town was burned; Confederate cemetery stands, plus marker for courthouse square). Take Cassville/White Exit from I-75. Also north of Cartersville on old US 41.
13.   Barnsley Gardens:  Ruins of famous pre-Civil War mansion near Adairsville. Take Exit #128 off I-75; go west on GA 140 roughly 10 miles and follow the signs. (770) 773-7480
14.  Kennesaw House:  Ante-bellum home of Confederate naval agent James Bulloch. 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell (770) 992-1731
15.   Bulloch Hall:  Ante-bellum home of Confederate naval agent James Bulloch. 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell (770) 992-1731
16.   New Manchester Mill Ruines in Sweetwater Creek State Park:  Textile mill destroyed by Federal cavalry during Atlanta Campaign. Take I-20 west from Atlanta; take Thornton Rd. exit; turn left for 1/4 mile; then right on Blair's Bridge Rd; turn left on Mt. Vernon Rd., and go 1/2 mile to park entrance. (770) 732-5871
17.   Jarrell Plantation:  Ante-bellum plantation, with steam-powered cotton and grist mills. I-75 south from Atlanta to Forsyth; then GA 18 east to dirt road connecting GA 18 and Juliette Rd. (912) 986-5172
18.   Old Cannonball House and Confederal Museum:  Ante-bellum home hit by Federal artillery during Atlanta Campaign.   856 Mulberry Street in Macon (912) 745-5982
19.   Bellvue:  Ante-bellum mansion where Confederate Navy Secretary Stephen Mallory was arrested by Federal soldiers, along with Confederate Senator Benjamin Hill. 204 Ben Hill St. in LaGrange. (706) 884-1832
20.   Columbus Iron Works Convention Center:  As the Confederate Naval Iron Works, it supplied equipment for Confederate ships.   801 Front Ave., Columbus (706) 327-4522
21.   Madison: Ante-Bellum homes not burned by Sherman's army. I-20 east to Madison exit; then US 129 north.
22.   Old Governor's Mansion and State Capitol Building:  Seat of Georgia's government during Civil War. I-20 to Milledgeville Exit. Georgia Military College campus. (912) 453-4545 (mansion)
23.   Alexander H. Stephens Historic Park: Home of the Confederacy's Vice President. I-20 east to Exit #55; north on GA 22 for 2 miles. (706) 456-2221
24.   Confederate Powderworks at the Augusta Canal:  2,750,000 pounds of first-quality gunpowder was produced here.  1717 Goodrich St., Augusta
25.   The U.S. Arsenal:  Seized by state troops only days after Georgia seceded, is now the administration building at Augusta College. 2500 Walton Way, Augusta (706) 737-1444
26.   Robert Toombs House Historic Site and Other Ante-bellum Homes:  Toombs, an ardent secessionist, was the Confederacy's first Secretary of State. 215 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington (706) 678-2226
27.   Green-Meldrim House at St. John's Church:  General Sherman's headquarters during Federal occupation of Savannah. 1 West Macon St., Savannah.  (912) 232-1251
28.   Andersonville National Historic Site:  The largest prison camp for Federal prisoners and now a national memorial to all American POWs. Go 1 mile east of Andersonville on GA 49. 
(912) 924-0343
Museums
29.   Army Corps of Engineers Visitors Center:  This museum focuses on the role of Cooper's Irons Works in the Civil War.  Take Exit #135 off I-75, go east on GA 29 to GA 294 and proceed to center.  (770) 382-4700
30.   Big Shanty Museum:  The locomotive General, stolen by Union spy James Andres in the Great Locomotive Chase.   Take Exit #118 off I-75 and follow the signs.  (770) 427-2117
31.   Atlanta History Center:  Home of the fabulous DuBose Civil War collection. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta (404) 814-4000
32.   Cyclorama of Battle of Atlanta:  Cyclorama of Battle of Atlanta. World-famous painting-in-the-round of Battle of Atlanta. Grant Park, 800-C Cherokee Ave., SE, Atlanta 
(404) 658-7625
33.   State Capitol Building:  Confederate flag collection. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. at Capitol Ave. (404) 656-2844
34.   Stone Mountain Park and Museum:  Monument to Confederate leaders; ante-bellum mansion. I-285 to Stone Mountain Freeway (US 78) to park. (770) 498-5600
35.   Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum:  Ante-bellum home with Confederate gun collection. 308 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington (706) 678-2105
36.   Confederate Naval Museum:  Remains of Confederate ships Chattahoochee and Jackson. Off US 280 near bridge in Columbus. (706) 327-9798
37.   Jefferson Davis Memorial Park:  Where Jefferson Davis and his family were captured by Federal calvery. I-75 south to Irwinville Exit; 1.5 miles north of Irwinville, off GA 32. (912) 831-2335
 
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