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The Civil War 150th Anniversary -This site encompasses the collaboration between Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee centered around the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY - Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, just north of Atlanta, the Historic High Country includes 17 counties rich in history, tradition, and beauty.
GORDON
LEE MANSION - Completed
in 1847, used by Union forces
and as a hospital during the Battle
of Chickamauga, still standing
today.
LEE AND GORDON'S MILLS -
The mill was occupied by both Confederate and Union armies. The Confederate under General Bragg the first few days of September 1863. Later September 19, 20 1863, General Rosecrans stationed a detachment at the mill to prevent Confederates from crossing the creek.
CHICKAMAUGA
CAMPAIGN HERITAGE TRAIL
- Civil War historic
driving route following the armies
of the blue and gray to the Battle
of Chickamauga in September 1863.
HISTORIC
DOWNTOWN CHICKAMAUGA -
Come and spend the day with us
in beautiful, Historic Downtown
Chickamauga. Browse through our
eclectic mix of antique and specialty
shops. Next, try some of our home
cooking in one of our many restaurants.
MOUNTAIN
CITY MERCANTILE
- In
downtown Chickamauga dealing in
Civil War clothing and dry goods.
CHATTANOOGA,TENN - Metropolitan
City full of attractions a short
drive to the north across the
TN-GA state line.
CHICKAMAUGA-CHATTANOOGA
NATIONAL MILITARY PARK
- Chickamauga Battlefield
just north of the City honors
the soldiers who fought September
19-20, 1863.
CHICKAMAUGA
CITY SCHOOLS - The
first graduation consisted of
one student, Leon Wiley, in 1917.
Today, the schools are consistently
ranked among the state's best
and is one of the few city school
systems remaining.
CHICKAMAUGA
PUBLIC LIBRARY - with
over 25,000 materials and six
internet ready computers that
also have the complete Microsoft
Office Suite installed; a great
place to visit and enjoy.
FRIENDS
OF THE PARK -
a
not-for-profit organization dedicated
to promoting public support for
the Chickamauga & Chattanooga
National Military Park
GEORGIA CIVIL WAR -The Georgia Civil War Commission was created by the 1993 Georgia
General Assembly. It's mandate, as spelled out in Senate Resolution 21 is"to coordinate planning, preservation, and promotion of structures, buildings,
sites, and battlefields associated with this significant period of our common heritage"
WALKER
COUNTY GOVERNMENT -
Growing, but at a rate that maintains
a balance of industry, homes,
and the natural beauty of the
area.
WALKER
COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-
Enhancing
the quality of life for the citizens
of Walker County.
GEORGIA
MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION - A
voluntary, non-profit organization
that represents municipal governments
in Georgia.
THINGS-TO-DO.COM
- A website dedicated
to travel and tourism, look here
for other activities and attractions
near Chickamauga Georgia.
Other
Civil War Links
Booth
Museum
This 80,000 square foot Museum
opened in August 2003 with main
galleries featuring contemporary
Western American art. Other galleries
feature Civil War art, Presidential
portraits and letters, Western
movie posters, and Western illustration.
Sagebrush Ranch is an interactive
gallery where children of all
ages can learn about art and Western
America. The Museum’s Special
Exhibit Gallery hosts three to
five temporary exhibits per year.
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