Sideroads: Gordon Lee Mansion
gordon- lee mansion
217 Cove Rd
Chickamauga, GA
(706) 375-4728
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Walker Rocks - Kayak Day at Lee & Gordon's Mills in Chickamauga, GA
Adventure awaits on West Chickamauga Creek in Walker County, GA. During Kayak Day, visitors could explore what it’s like to take a peaceful journey aboard a touring kayak at Lee & Gordon’s Mills.
This launch site is part of the South Chickamauga Creek Blueway, which runs from Chickamauga to Fort Oglethorpe en route to the Tennessee Riverpark, near Chattanooga State Community College.
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Civil War Show at Falcon Rest Mansion
Based on real McMinnville, Tenn., events in the spring of 1863, The Honeymoon Ball of Gen. John Hunt Morgan makes even the Civil War fun. Everyone in the audience becomes an actual character from history as they enjoy a delicious meal, then tour the Falcon Rest Mansion.
Chickamauga, GA plans its 47th Annual Down Home Days for May; Looking for Sponsors
Chickamauga, GA plans its 47th Annual Down Home Days for May; Looking for Sponsors
Chickamauga, Georgia, USA
Visit to the Chickamauga Battlefield, September 2015
The Battle of Chickamauga, fought September 18–20, 1863, marked the end of a Union offensive in southeastern Tennessee and northwestern Georgia called the Chickamauga Campaign. The battle was the most significant Union defeat in the Western Theater of the American Civil War and involved the second-highest number of casualties in the war following the Battle of Gettysburg. It was the first major battle of the war that was fought in Georgia.
The battle was fought between the Army of the Cumberland under Maj. Gen. William Rosecrans and the Confederate Army of Tennessee under Gen. Braxton Bragg, and was named for Chickamauga Creek, which meanders near the battle area in northwest Georgia (and ultimately flows into the Tennessee River about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) northeast of downtown Chattanooga).
La battaglia di Chickamauga, combattuta dal 18 al 20 settembre 1863, causò la fine di un'offensiva dell'Unione nel centro-sud del Tennessee e nel nord-ovest della Georgia, conosciuta sotto il nome di Campagna di Chickamauga. La battaglia segnò la sconfitta più significativa dell'Unione nel teatro di guerra dell'Ovest della guerra civile americana.
La battaglia fu combattuta tra l'Armata dell'Unione del Cumberland, condotta dal maggior generale William S. Rosecrans e l'Armata Confederata del Tennessee, comandata dal generale Braxton Bragg. La battaglia ebbe questo nome poiché si svolse in prossimità del torrente Chickamauga, che confluisce nel fiume Tennessee a circa 12 miglia a sud-est di Chattanooga. Chickamauga era una parola indiana che significava fiume stagnante (Stagnant river) o, più specificamente, fiume della morte (River of death).
Chickamauga Turn Train Ride #tvrm #railroad #trains #steamtrain
All aboard the Chickamauga Turn for a 6 1/4 hour ride to the historic Civil War town of Chickamauga, Georgia via the former Central of Georgia Railroad. During the trip, enjoy a 1 3/4 hour layover in downtown Chickamauga, where you can visit the historic Crawfish Springs or the Gordon-Lee Mansion. There are also several shops and dining locations in town. #tvrm
On the return trip, enjoy a 30 minute layover at Wilder Tower Monument at the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. This was the location of the battle of Chickamauga, one of the deadliest battles in the Civil War. The historian on board the train usually gives a brief history demonstration about the battle. Afterward, climb the 136 steps to the top of Wilder Tower for an aerial view of the battlefield.
Grand Junction departure time is 10:00 A.M., return is approximately 4:15 P.M.
**All times are Eastern Standard**
FARE:
Standard Ticket: $42 for Adults and $30 for Children age 2-12 (no meal)
Coach Ticket with Dining Car: $62 for Adults and $45 for Children age 2-12
Observation Ticket*: $105 for Adults and $105 for Children age 2-12
Eden Isle Ticket*: $150 for Adults and $150 for Children age 2-12
Upgrade to Premium Observation Class seating in former Seaboard Air Line Railroad, round-end observation car #6604. This car features booth seating in the front lounge and swivel chairs affording panoramic views in the rear lounge. The car will travel on the rear of the train in one direction of travel. (Please note that this is not a dome car such as the one offered on Hiwassee River Rail Adventure trips.)
Riders in the Premium Observation Car will enjoy a dining car luncheon and complimentary snacks & soft drinks, included in the price. Tickets in the Premium Observation Car and Eden Isle also include admission to the Gordon-Lee Mansion. Tours of the Gordon-Lee Mansion are available to coach ticket holders as well, although an admission fee will be charged at the door.
DINING OPTIONS:
No Meal: Most ticket classes include a meal option, although a limited number of Coach - No Lunch tickets are available on each trip. If you do not select a luncheon option when purchasing your ticket, then please understand that you will be on your own for dining in Chickamauga.
Dining Car: Those selecting coach tickets with dining car service or tickets in the Premium Observation Car will receive lunch onboard the train. In the dining car, luncheon service begins at 11:00 A.M. Lunch is similar to the following menu: Baked turkey and Swiss cheese croissant with all the fixings, cole slaw, potato chips, and fruit cocktail. Beverages include iced tea or lemonade. The tasty dessert selection is usually chocolate fudge cake.
The Pocket: Chickamauga, GA
Just having fun at The Pocket grabbing some cool shots on the Glidecam HD 2000 and Canon 5D MkII.
Chickamauga City Schools superintendent accused of theft
Reunion 2012 050.AVI GLHS REUNION 2012 AT ROCKAMAUGA
JOHNSTON/BROWN:GORDON LEE HIGH SCHOOL ALL CLASS REUNION...WHO YOU SEE IN THIS VIDEO MAY NOT BE WHO YOU THINK IT IS....!
Crystal Springs Print Works demolished in Chickamauga
A century-old mill in Chickamauga, Georgia, is being demolished.
Crystal Springs Print Works closed last summer after 106 years in business.
Now the fabric mill's massive buildings will be taken down, and upscale homes may be built on the land.
Crystal Springs President Steve Tarvin says he sold the buildings in late March to a group of architects from Atlanta and Florida.
It will take about two years to salvage the building materials and clear the land.
Walker County GA to buy Stearns Bank building in Rock Spring
Walker County plans to buy the former Stearns Bank in Rock Spring.
The county agreed to pay close to $900,000 dollars for the property.
Sole commissioner Bebe Heiskell says the building is needed as a new home for the tax assessors office.
The county was required to hire three more assessors after the state determined property values in the county were inaccurate.
The county’s current assessors office in LaFayette will be torn down and turned into a parking lot.
John C. Breckinridge | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
John C. Breckinridge
00:03:50 1 Early life
00:06:39 2 Early legal career
00:09:04 3 Mexican–American War
00:11:47 4 Political career
00:11:56 4.1 Early political career
00:13:19 4.2 Kentucky House of Representatives
00:17:00 4.3 U.S. Representative
00:17:05 4.3.1 First term (1851–1853)
00:21:03 4.3.2 Second term (1853–1855)
00:24:34 4.3.3 Retirement from the House
00:26:24 4.4 Vice Presidency
00:32:55 4.5 Presidential campaign of 1860
00:39:24 4.6 U.S. Senator
00:44:15 5 Civil War
00:44:24 5.1 Service in the Western Theater
00:52:41 5.2 Service in the Eastern Theater
00:58:10 5.3 Confederate Secretary of War
01:02:31 6 Escape and exile
01:07:53 7 Return to the U.S. and death
01:12:13 8 Legacy
01:12:22 8.1 Historical reputation
01:13:18 8.2 Monuments and memorials
01:15:05 9 See also
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John Cabell Breckinridge (January 16, 1821 – May 17, 1875) was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. He represented Kentucky in both houses of Congress and became the 14th and youngest-ever Vice President of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. He was a member of the Democratic party. He served in the U.S. Senate during the outbreak of the American Civil War, but was expelled after joining the Confederate Army. He was appointed Confederate Secretary of War in 1865.
Breckinridge was born near Lexington, Kentucky to a prominent local family. After non-combat service during the Mexican–American War, he was elected as a Democrat to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1849, where he took a states' rights position against interference with slavery. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1850, he allied with Stephen A. Douglas in support of the Kansas–Nebraska Act. After reapportionment in 1854 made his re-election unlikely, he declined to run for another term. He was nominated for vice-president at the 1856 Democratic National Convention to balance a ticket headed by James Buchanan. The Democrats won the election, but Breckinridge had little influence with Buchanan and, as presiding officer of the Senate, could not express his opinions in debates. In 1859, he was elected to succeed Senator John J. Crittenden at the end of Crittenden's term in 1861. As vice president, Breckinridge joined Buchanan in supporting the pro-slavery Lecompton Constitution for Kansas, which led to a split in the Democratic Party.
After Southern Democrats walked out of the 1860 Democratic National Convention, the party's northern and southern factions held rival conventions in Baltimore that nominated Douglas and Breckinridge, respectively, for president. A third party, the Constitutional Union Party, nominated John Bell. These three men split the Southern vote, while more anti-slavery Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln won all but three electoral votes in the North, allowing him to win the election. Breckinridge carried most of the Southern states. Taking his seat in the Senate, Breckinridge urged compromise to preserve the Union. Unionists were in control of the state legislature, and gained more support when Confederate forces moved into Kentucky.
Breckinridge fled behind Confederate lines. He was commissioned a brigadier general and then expelled from the Senate. Following the Battle of Shiloh in 1862, he was promoted to major general, and in October he was assigned to the Army of Mississippi under Braxton Bragg. After Bragg charged that Breckinridge's drunkenness had contributed to defeats at Stone River and Missionary Ridge, and after Breckinridge joined many other high-ranking officers in criticizing Bragg, he was transferred to the Trans-Allegheny Department, where he won his most significant victory in the 1864 Battle of New Market. After participating in Jubal Early's campaigns in the Shenandoah Valley, Breckinridge was charged with defending supplies in Tennessee and Virginia. In February 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis appointed him Secretary of War. Concludi ...
When Georgia Howled: Sherman on the March
FOR 37 WEEKS IN 1864, GENERAL WILLIAM T. SHERMAN MADE GEORGIA HIS BATTLEGROUND. Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Atlanta History Center have partnered to produce the gripping new documentary “When Georgia Howled: Sherman on the March,” premiering Thursday, September 10 at 8 p.m. on GPB Television. The program is the companion documentary to their Emmy-winning collaboration 37 Weeks: Sherman on the March,” a series of 90-second segments that premiered in April 2014 and commemorated the 150th anniversary of Sherman’s 1864 march into Georgia. IT WAS 37 WEEKS THAT WOULD DETERMINE THE FATE OF A NATION.
Battle of Franklin (1864) | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Battle of Franklin (1864)
00:01:28 1 Background
00:01:37 1.1 Military situation
00:03:56 1.2 Road to Franklin, November 21–29
00:06:58 1.3 Union defensive plans
00:11:26 1.4 Hood's arrival and plan
00:14:06 2 Opposing forces
00:14:16 2.1 Union
00:15:10 2.2 Confederate
00:16:28 3 Battle
00:16:37 3.1 Initial contact
00:17:37 3.2 Breakthrough and repulse in the Federal center
00:21:08 3.3 Repulse on the Federal left
00:23:21 3.4 Failures on the Confederate left and center
00:25:24 3.5 Cavalry actions
00:26:45 4 Aftermath
00:31:08 5 Battlefield today
00:34:43 6 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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The Battle of Franklin was fought on November 30, 1864, in Franklin, Tennessee, as part of the Franklin–Nashville Campaign of the American Civil War. It was one of the worst disasters of the war for the Confederate States Army. Confederate Lt. Gen. John Bell Hood's Army of Tennessee conducted numerous frontal assaults against fortified positions occupied by the Union forces under Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield and was unable to break through or to prevent Schofield from executing a planned, orderly withdrawal to Nashville.
The Confederate assault of six infantry divisions containing eighteen brigades with 100 regiments numbering almost 20,000 men, sometimes called the Pickett's Charge of the West, resulted in devastating losses to the men and the leadership of the Army of Tennessee—fourteen Confederate generals (six killed, seven wounded, and one captured) and 55 regimental commanders were casualties. After its defeat against Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas in the subsequent Battle of Nashville, the Army of Tennessee retreated with barely half the men with which it had begun the short offensive, and was effectively destroyed as a fighting force for the remainder of the war.
The 1864 Battle of Franklin was the second military action in the vicinity; a battle in 1863 was a minor action associated with a reconnaissance in force by Confederate cavalry leader Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn on April 10.
Wild Wild West
Wild, wild laughs, adventure and special-effects wizardry abound when megastar Will Smith reteams with the director of Men in Black. Smith is agent James West, leading sidekick Artemus Gordon (Kevin Kline) and a sexy adventuress (Salma Hayek) on a perilous assignment: stop Dr. Arliss Loveless (Kenneth Branagh) and his contraption-driven plot to establish a Disunited States of America.