James J. Andrews - GHM 060-197 – Fulton Co., Atlanta, GA
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N 33° 46.416 W 084° 22.993
16S E 742325 N 3740131
Quick Description: James J. Andrews, leader of the Andrews Raiders, was executed a few feet southeast on June 7, 1862.
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 9/21/2007 11:27:34 AM
Waymark Code: WM28AA
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Long Description:
JAMES J. ANDREWS
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_J._Andrews"
target="_blank">James J. Andrews, leader of the Andrews Raiders,
was executed a few feet southeast on June 7, 1862. Andrews a native
of Hancock County, now West Virginia, was a civilian spy for the
Union Army who led 20 Union soldiers and another civilian to
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Shanty" target="_blank">Big
Shanty (Kennesaw), Georgia, sole the locomotive "General," April
12, 18652, and began the
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Locomotive_Chase"
target="_blank">Great Locomotive Chase on the
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_%26_Atlantic_Railroad"
target="_blank">Western and Atlantic RR leading to Chattanooga.
The Chase ended north of Ringgold with little damage to the
railroad. Andrews and seven others were executed. Fist awards of
the Congressional
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congressional_Medal_of_Honor"
target="_blank">Medal of Honor were made to the survivors.
GHM 060-197 - GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Located on the corner of Juniper and Third Streets, Atlanta
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: GHM 060-197
Date: Not listed
Sponsor: Not listed
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