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Following the 1802 Article of Agreement and Cession, Georgia's new western boundary began with the juncture of the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers in southwest Georgia and proceeded north to the great bend of the river (at present-day West Point, Georgia).
13 lut 2015 · 1845 - The Methodist Episcopal Church in America splits into northern and southern conferences after Georgia Bishop James O. Andrews resists an order to give up his slaves or resign his Bishopric. 1847 -
13 lis 2023 · Nineteenth Century. From the Georgia gold rush and the Cherokee Removal to Reconstruction and the Spanish-American War, the Nineteenth Century pages explore the major themes, events, and figures of 19th century Georgia using items from the GHS collection.
The history of Georgia in the United States of America spans pre-Columbian time to the present-day U.S. state of Georgia. The area was inhabited by Native American tribes for thousands of years. A modest Spanish presence was established in the late 16th century, mostly centered on Catholic missions.
Events in Georgia (US) History. Events 1 - 100 of 111. 1732-06-09 Royal charter for Georgia granted to British military officer and philanthropist soldier James Oglethorpe. 1733-02-12 Georgia founded by James Oglethorpe at site of Savannah.
In 1839, homes and a store were built there and the settlement grew. Between 1845 and 1854, rail lines arrived from four different directions, and the rapidly growing town quickly became the rail hub for the entire Southern United States.
25 wrz 2009 · By the 1850s the state claimed more miles of rail lines than did any of its southern neighbors, positioning Georgia as an important home front during the Civil War (1861-65). Civil War and Reconstruction
