ROME GEORGIA HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN - Story of the Capitoline Statue
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The Historic City of Rome, Georgia is 70 miles northwest of Atlanta Georgia in Floyd County, with a population of over 37,000, it’s the largest city in the county and holds the county seat. Named after the ancient Roman city in Italy. It was founded in 1834. One of the stories told: was of two lawyers on horseback on their way to Floyd county seat, camped overnight by a creek, one of them noticed that the surrounding area resembled the ancient City, with seven Hills and three rivers that merge into each other. A long story short, they decided that it would be a perfect location for a city. After a back and forth debate of what it should be named, it was decided to name it Rome by Colonel Daniel Mitchell, that won a hat draw against four other future investors of the new city. It quickly became very prosperous in the first few decades. Even with the hardships of the Civil War when it was almost completely burned down by general Sherman of the union army. But true to its name, it rose out of its rubles even stronger. As it continued to prosper into the 20th century, in 1929 an Italian silk factory moved to town. And here is where an interesting story begins, about a bronze statue donated to the city from Rome Italy. And placed in front of the city hall. It was considered an unusual statue for some of the people of Rome Georgia. A little hard to swallow for the Romans of the new world. A 1500 pounds bronze She-Wolf statue nursing two naked babies. (Capitoline) It was considered obscene by a few, they went as far as putting diapers on the two babies during town functions at the auditorium in the city hall. But the majority of the Roman people were very proud of the gift and did not consider it unusual but a piece of art. If anyone knows the history of Ancient Rome, legend has it, the she-wolf fed the abandoned twins Romulus and Remus, the later founders of Rome. It has been the symbol of ancient Rome for thousands of years up to present time. The plaque on the marble pedestal is in Latin and translated to English it says; This statue of the Capitoline wolf, As a forecast of prosperity and glory, has been sent from ancient Rome to new Rome, During the council-ship of Benito Mussolini in the year 1929. But in 1940 Italy declared war on the Allied forces, the Capitoline Wolf statue was taken down and stored away in the basement of city hall until 1952, when it was restored to its original place in front of city hall and is it is still today. It would be involved in an event of historic significance again on July 16, 1996 when the Olympic torch paused at the statue on its way to the centennial Olympic games in Atlanta Georgia at Stone Mountain Park. A bronze marker by local artist Tim Rush has been placed on the lawn of the city hall to commemorate this moment in time. Now, you know, the rest of the story! Rome has many monuments of well known people through history. Admiral John H. Towers Plaza is dedicated to the memory of Admiral John Henry Towers, native Roman and the Father of Naval Aviation. Located adjacent to Rome City Hall and Auditorium, the life-size bronze statue and surroundings tells his amazing story. Rome City Hall & Auditorium, On the National Registry of Historic places the City Hall places and houses the City Auditorium, the Largest theater of its period still in daily use and hosts shows throughout the year. On the lawn to the right of the City Hall entrance is a monument dedicated to Dr. Robert Battey. A famed Rome druggist and civil War surgeon. Dr. Battey earned international recognition through innovative surgery in Europe and set a startling medical precedent by his performance of the world’s first ovariotomy in 1869. Carnegie Building, one of the Original 30 libraries funded by Andrew Carnegie in Georgia. Notice Little Free Library is a replica of the building to share literature. The City Clock Tower: The four-faced clock and tower are located on Tower Hill in downtown Rome. The tower was constructed in 1871 to hold the city's water supply. The clock was added in 1872. It is the official symbol of the city and sits atop one of Rome's seven hills. The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Berry college founder Martha Berry – remains relevant today as it was when the institution was founded in 1902. Berry is a comprehensive liberal-arts college with Christian values.
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Downtown Jonesboro Georgia
Jonesboro is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. There are numerous attractions in Jonesboro including: Arts Clayton Gallery, Atlanta State Farmers Market, Clayton County International Park, Georgia Archives, Gone with the Wind Tour, Lee Street Park, Melvinia Shield Monument, National Archives at Atlanta, Newman Wetlands Center, Reynolds Nature Preserve, Road to Tara Museum, Southern Belles and Whistles Tour, Spivey Hall, Stately Oaks Plantation.
The city's name was originally spelled Jonesborough. During the Civil War, the final skirmish in the Atlanta Campaign was fought here south of Atlanta, cutting off the city and forcing the mayor of Atlanta to surrender at Marietta in early September 1864. The final fall of Atlanta in the Battle of Jonesborough ended up being a decisive point in the nation's history, propelling Abraham Lincoln to re-election two months later, and continuing the war until the Confederacy finally surrendered the following year. (Wikepedia)
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Atlanta was ranked as the 7th most visited city in the United States, with 35 million visitors per year in 2010. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is the busiest airport in the world. Atlanta is one of two cities in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners - Martin Luther King Jr. and President Jimmy Carter. Atlanta has the second-most shopping center space in the United States.
Here are some of the best attractions in Atlanta:
Six Flags - You should try the Acrophobia - the only drop tower of its kind in the United States. The combination of the tilt, riding position, and rotating views makes for a unique experience.
World of Coca Cola - With over 100 Coke flavors, visitors are taken on a trip around the world in the tasting area for free.
Georgia Aquarium - More than 2 million people visit the aquarium each year. Visitors from 150 countries and all 50 U.S. states have stopped at the aquarium.
CNN STUDIO - You will witness the action inside Studio 7, the largest studio CNN has ever built anywhere in the world.
Center for Civil and Human Rights - This is the perfect avenue to start your exploration of Atlanta's precious past. It highlights Atlanta's role in the civil rights movement like no other.
Ride the MARTA trains - It is your direct route for all flights in and out of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Olympic Park fountains - It serves as Georgia's lasting legacy of the Centennial Olympic Games, and it anchors efforts to revitalize residential and commercial development Atlanta.
The College Football Hall of Fame - It was established in 1951 to immortalize the greatest players and coaches as positive role models for future generations.
Pine Mountain Georgia - It serves as the gateway to Callaway Gardens. Visitors can experience Georgia's largest State Park, Pine Mountain Antiques Mall, Animal Safari, and a plenty of recreational attractions.
Hampton Georgia - There are many historic homes and oak lined streets in the area. Annual events include the Yellow Pollen Street Festival, the Bear Creek Festival, and Georgia National Fair.
Rome, Georgia - Home of Hot Air Balloons. It offers balloon rides, tons of craft vendors, rides for the kids, aerial stunts by Tiger Flight and beautiful airplanes on display from the Museum of Flight.
Macon is a city in Georgia with diverse cultures, beautiful architecture, music heritage and thriving arts and educational opportunities. It is located 1.25 hours South of Atlanta at the crossroads of two major interstate highways, I-75 (north-south) and I-16 (east-west).
Here some of the best attractions in the area:
Ocmulgee National Monument - This park is a prehistoric American Indian site. American Indians first came here during the Paleo-Indian period hunting Ice Age mammals.
Johnston–Felton–Hay House - One of Georgia’s most historic houses and distinguished structures, It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974.
Central City Park - This was Macon’s first public park. Home to Luther Williams Field, the heart of Cherry Blossom Festival event, and the original home of the Georgia State Fair.
Rose Hill Cemetery - It is part of a self-guided walking tour of Macon and is the site of the semi-annual Rose Hill Ramble sponsored by the Middle Georgia Historical Society.
St. Joseph Catholic Church - The interior features 60 stained glass windows which depicts the story of Salvation, a white Carrara marble altar and pulpit, and an organ with 1,000 pipes.
Tiny House and Skoolie Festival - Home of the 4th Annual 2019 Georgia Tiny House Festival.
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Sunrise Inn Rome - Rome Hotels, Georgia
Sunrise Inn Rome 2 Stars Hotel in Rome, Georgia Within US Travel Directory This Rome hotel is located within 1.
6 km from Berry College.
Free WiFi is offered in every room.
Redmond Regional Medical Center is 5 minutes' drive away.
A cable TV, microwave, and small refrigerator are provided in the simply styled rooms at this Rome Sunrise Inn.
Extras include towels and linen.
A 24-hour reception and on-site guest laundry facilities are offered at Sunrise Inn Rome.
Free parking is provided to all guests throughout their stay for added convenience.
Chieftains Museum, a National Historical landmark, is an 8 minutes’ drive away.
The State Mutual Stadium is 2.
4 km from Rom Sunrise Inn.
Riverside Park is 4.
8 km away.
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HISTORIC MAPS AND VIEWS OF ROME
HISTORIC MAPS AND VIEWS OF ROME
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Ready for framing on a standard 11 x 14 frame are 24 historic maps and views of Rome, its environs and the Vatican dating from the 15th century to the present. This beautiful collection contains a map of the Roman Empire, a view of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome from 1575, a view of the Bath of Diocletian engraved in 1721, a lithograph from the 1950s depicting the principal monuments of Rome, a view of St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican, and stunning views of various sites and landmarks like the Coliseum, the Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps. Exquisitely reproduced to show off its colour in detail, each map's original printing information is provided. Softback.
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Rome, Georgia
Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Rome is the largest city in and the county seat of Floyd County, Georgia, on the western border of the state. It is the principal city of the Rome, Georgia, Metropolitan Statistical Area, population 96,250, which encompasses all of Floyd County. At the 2010 census, the city alone had a total population of 36,303. It is the largest city in Northwest Georgia and the 19th largest city in the state.
Rome was built at the confluence of the Etowah and the Oostanaula rivers, forming the Coosa River. Because of its strategic advantages, this area was long occupied by the Creek and later the Cherokee people. National leaders such as Major Ridge and John Ross resided here before Indian Removal.
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Aerial View of Historic Westville near Lumpkin, Georgia - Part 1
This flight was made with a DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus on February 17, 2015.
Westville is a living history museum recreating an 1850 west Georgia town in Lumpkin, Georgia, United States.
Westville is a living history museum village with over 30 authentically restored and furnished antebellum buildings and 82 acres of land that include the village, pasture, and fields. The buildings were moved onto the museum site to create an authentic village environment. Westville preserves, demonstrates, and interprets the life and culture of pre-1860 west Georgia. This is accomplished by maintaining an authentic village environment, collecting and preserving artifacts, demonstrating traditional work skills, and providing tours, workshops, and special events. For special events, Townspeople in period dress demonstrate woodworking, baking, pottery turning, blacksmithing, and other skills from the mid-19th century. Buildings include a court house, church, school, stores, craft shops, residences, and cotton plantation buildings.
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Welcome to Authentic America, Georgia's Rome!
Welcome to Authentic America, Georgia's Rome!
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Mayas In Georgia - Chapter 1
Chapter One - Growing Up a Secret Creek . . .
This chapter begins in the 1750s and tells the known history of my Creek and Uchee ancestors up to the era of my childhood. It was a different world back then in which many people of Native descent were afraid of others finding out. There were secrets kept by my grandmother's generation that will probably never be revealed. If anything else this chapter will dispel the myth that almost all indigenous peoples moved out of the Southeast on the Trail of Tears.
POINT PARK TOUR - BATTLE ABOVE THE CLOUDS LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN CHATTANOOGA | CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL
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High atop Lookout Mountain’s most northern tip, there’s Point Park. Built in 1905 by the Army Corp of Engineers to commemorate the Battle Above the Clouds. fought during the Civil War in 1863. Although Most of the fighting took place on the mountainside and not in the vicinity of the park.
Carter Stevenson, commander of the three brigades that defended the area had positioned cannons atop Lookout Mountain to aid in its defense and to fire upon the advancing Union Army in Chattanooga. Once the cannons became ineffective, they were withdrawn at the end of that day, November 24, 1863, Stevenson was encamped in the area of the park, surrounded on three sides by a force ten times the size of his. Upon orders from General Braxton Bragg, Commander, of the Army of Tennessee, Stevenson withdrew his men southwest to Chickamauga Creek and Missionary Ridge.
Inside Point Park here, are numerous monuments to the men who fought and died. The New York Peace Memorial features a Union and a Confederate soldier shaking hands as a sign of reconciliation, and a small museum at the Ochs Overlook houses items of interest of the Civil War.
From Point Park it is possible to access many other sites through an intricate maze of trails. You can walk to Sunset Rock, where James Longstreet watched the Union Army march unopposed into Lookout Valley during the operations associated with the Battle of Browns Ferry. (1.1 miles,), walk to the Cravens House, 1.5 miles, or follow the eastern rim of the mountain. This trail is exceptionally beautiful at sunrise. They say.
An interesting part of the park that is often overlooked is the rock wall around the park and intricate design of the entrance. The Historic image of the gates of the Park, was constructed and modeled after the US Army Corps of Engineers Insignia. Just outside of the park is a visitor center with exhibits on the Civil War campaign for Chattanooga, including a large painting of The Battle Above the Clouds.
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Driving around Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park - Georgia
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, located in northern Georgia and eastern Tennessee, preserves the sites of two major battles of the American Civil War: the Battle of Chickamauga and the Chattanooga Campaign.
View of Chattanooga and Moccasin Bend from the Lookout Mountain unit.
A detailed history of the park's development was provided by the National Park Service in 1998.
Starting in 1890, during the decade, the Congress of the United States authorized the establishment of the first four national military parks: Chickamauga and Chattanooga, Shiloh, Gettysburg and Vicksburg.
The first and largest of these (5,300 acres or 2,145 ha) and the one upon which the establishment and development of most other national military and historical parks was based, was authorized in 1890 at Chickamauga, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was officially dedicated in September 1895. It owes its existence chiefly to the efforts of Generals Henry V. Boynton and Ferdinand Van Derveer both veterans of the Union Army of the Cumberland, who saw the need for a federal park to preserve and commemorate these battlefields. Another early proponent and driving force behind the park's creation was Ohio General Henry M. Cist, who led the Chickamauga Memorial Society in 1888. Another former Union officer, Charles H. Grosvenor, was chairman of the park commission from 1910 until his death in 1917. During the Park's early years, it was managed by the War Department and used for military study as well as a memorial. The National Park Service took over site management in 1933.
Flintlock Musket Demonstration (War of 1812)
Living history demonstration at Chieftains Museum in Rome, GA. Glen Kyle, director of Northeast Georgia History Museum in Gainesville, gave talks and demonstrations about the War of 1812 and the role of Major Ridge and area Cherokees played in the success of Andrew Jackson and the United States in that conflict.
Aerial View of Historic Westville - Lumpkin, Georgia - Pt 2
This flight was made with a DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus on March 25, 2015.
Westville is a living history museum recreating an 1850 west Georgia town in Lumpkin, Georgia, United States.
Westville is a living history museum village with over 30 authentically restored and furnished antebellum buildings and 82 acres of land that include the village, pasture, and fields. The buildings were moved onto the museum site to create an authentic village environment. Westville preserves, demonstrates, and interprets the life and culture of pre-1860 west Georgia. This is accomplished by maintaining an authentic village environment, collecting and preserving artifacts, demonstrating traditional work skills, and providing tours, workshops, and special events. For special events, Townspeople in period dress demonstrate woodworking, baking, pottery turning, blacksmithing, and other skills from the mid-19th century. Buildings include a court house, church, school, stores, craft shops, residences, and cotton plantation buildings.
The Atlantic slave trade: What too few textbooks told you - Anthony Hazard
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