Chieftains
It presents interpretive exhibits, both permanent and temporary, educational programs, and special events that relate to the Ridge family and Cherokee history and culture. The... americanheritage.com
Chieftains
At this house?s core is the 1790s log home of Major Ridge (c.1771-1839), a leader in the Cherokee Nation. His 223-acre plantation supported numerous outbuildings, orchards and slaves whil... hmdb.org
De Soto In Georgia
In May 1539 Hernando de Soto landed in Florida with over 600 people, 220 horses and mules, and a herd of swine reserved for famine. Fired by his success in Pizarro's conquest of P... hmdb.org
Major Ridge
Principal Chief of the Cherokee Tribe of Indians, moved to this spot about 1794 and built this dwelling. Modernized by later owners. His ferry & trading post made this farm a tribal cente... hmdb.org
Oak Hill & Martha Berry Museum
Its mission is to serve mankind by sharing the story of Martha Berry and her life's work. citysearch.com
Rome Area History Museum
The exhibits throughout the museum strive to portray the history of Rome and the surrounding area. The permanent exhibits travel through time, beginning with the Native Americ... americanheritage.com
Farmer’s Bridge Armuchee Creek
May 15, 1864. Monty?s Brigade of Garrard?s Cav. scouting toward Rome in advance of the infantry column, Davis? div. (14th A.C.) [US], encountered Brig. Gen. L.S. Ross? Texas brigade (Jack... hmdb.org
Medora Field Perkerson
Medora Field (1892-1960) was born nearby on the site of the present Lindale Baptist Church. In her early twenties she became a member of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Magazine staff, a... hmdb.org
Berry College
Starting with a Sunday School in a log cabin one mile south of here, Martha Berry founded a boarding school for rural boys in 1902 on 83 acres of land, adding a school for girls in 1909. ... hmdb.org
Berry Schools' Old Mill
From the mill?s construction in 1930 , students under the supervision of a miller used the Old Mill to produce corn meal and food stuffs for the Berry Schools. The Republic Mining and Man... hmdb.org
Davis’ March To Rome
May 16, 1864. Brig. Gen. J.C. Davis? div. (14th A.C.) [US] left Sugar Valley via roads west of the Oostanaula River to outflank Johnston?s forces [CS] retreating from Resaca. Davis had be... hmdb.org
Ellen Louise Axson Wilson
Born in Savannah, Georgia, May 15, 1860 Moved to Rome, Georgia, March 1866 Graduated from Rome Female College, 1876 Attended New York Art Students League, 1884-1885 Her father, The Rev. M... hmdb.org
Federal Occupation Of Rome
May 18, 1864. Davis? div., (14th A.C.) [US], moving from Resaca via W. bank of the Oostanaula, forced passage of the river against Confederate opposition & captured the city. Davis? seizu... hmdb.org
Floyd County
Floyd County was created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 out of Cherokee County. Originally, it included parts of Chattooga, Polk and Gordon Counties. Early settlers came from Tenn., S.C., and old... hmdb.org
French’s Div. At Rome
May 16, 1864. Maj. Gen. S.G. French, in person, reached Rome from Ala., enroute with his div. (Polk?s A.C.), to join Johnston?s army [CS] at Cassville. Sears? brigade was sent to Kingston... hmdb.org
General Thomas Edwin Greenfield Ransom 1834-1864
Thomas E.G. Ransom enlisted as captain of Company E, 11th Illinois Volunteer Infantry in 1861. Wounded four times, he won honors at Ft.Donelson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Red River. Rising s... hmdb.org
Georgia’s Paul Revere
Along this road John H. Wisdom rode from Gadsden, Ala. to warn that a Federal force of over 2,000 men was approaching Rome to occupy the town, destroy foundries making ammunition for the ... hmdb.org