North Georgia MIS Get Together

[Sbc]

After we left the cemetery in Dalton we headed over to the Huff House which was Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston headquarters in the winter of 1863-64. We were unable to go inside as its only open on Fridays. It was built in 1855 and what is neat about it is that in the home turned around so that, along with newer homes, it would face Selvidge Street. This was accomplished by placing the house on a log turnstile powered by mules, a process taking two weeks while the family still lived in the home.

Its also is the new resting place for the only statue of Gen Johnston that @rebel brit just posted photos of. It was moved there in 2017
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Also where Cleburne proposed arming blacks to fight the Federals.

 

[Sbc]

Well, it was good to know that I was at least there in "Spirit"...View attachment 562858

Saw this first and laughed . Then showed the group.

 

[Sbc]

Please post a display of all your masterpieces. I meant no harm and understood completely where he was coming from. You @UCVRelics got me going when you said yall went to Rome looking for NBF. I'm glad to see posts about civil war history, especially about Georgia. I'd ask you to come my way and tour but I live in the path of Sherman nothing to see here…..

 

[DugGapRob]

I usually plan my routes on the internet. I do have a guidebook that I bought at goodwill for the upcoming muster, but I'm not bringing it. It's too heavy.
The internet can be wrong, but hopefully more current unless the book is very new. I would like to see that statue on my next trip through there. I found very few monuments left.

The statue is visible through the fence, but if the Huff House is open (Fridays 10:00 am. to 3:00 pm.) or if you contact the Whitfield County Historical Society in advance at 7O6-529-8O82, you should be able to get a more up-close view.

 

[Kathy the history sleuth]

The statue is visible through the fence, but if the Huff House is open (Fridays 10:00 am. to 3:00 pm.) or if you contact the Whitfield County Historical Society in advance at 7O6-529-8O82, you should be able to get a more up-close view.

 

[Kathy the history sleuth]

Thanks for the information. I didn't spend enough time in Dalton on my last trip to the Atlanta Campaign sites. I'll be sure to check it out next time.

 

[on again]

Links to the following CS Cemetery 1191 buried here

Marietta Confederate Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia - Find a Grave Cemetery

Find 1191 memorial records at the Marietta Confederate Cemetery cemetery in Marietta, Georgia. Add a memorial, flowers or photo.

www.findagrave.com

Myrtle Hill CSA Cemetery 264 buried here

Myrtle Hill Cemetery- Confederate Section - Find a Grave Virtual Cemetery

A curated virtual cemetery.

www.findagrave.com

Rest in Peace Brave soldiers

 

[13 IL Cav & 64 GA Inf]

@rebel brit made this? It is beautiful . @bdtex got all over me for telling yall not to go looking for NBF. I saw NBF last at the bottom of Myrtle Hill along with a small tribute to Emma Samson beside the War memorials. The city manager told me they put him in an undisclosed location because of vandals. @UCVRelics is as big (or bigger) fanboy of Bedford as I am. I'm sure that will fit in perfectly with his NBF collection.

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[redbob]

Another example of Rebel Brit's amazing talent. This diorama is of a

gun and crew in a Buccee's mint tin. He called it Buccee's battery in a box.

 

[Rusk County Avengers]

Another example of Rebel Brit's amazing talent. This diorama is of a View attachment 563278gun and crew in a Buccee's mint tin. He called it Buccee's battery in a box.

Wow…. I like that!

He just keeps knocking it out of the park doesn't he?

 

[G Low]

Wow…. I like that!

He just keeps knocking it out of the park doesn't he?

I'm glad he's a Rebel !!

 

[rebel brit]

Another example of Rebel Brit's amazing talent. This diorama is of a

gun and crew in a Buccee's mint tin. He called it Buccee's battery in a box.

Thanks Bob glad you like it.

I got the idea from one that @Kurt G posted, see link https://civilwartalk.com/threads/some-small-union-artillery.175831/
@Kurt G if you're still looking in from time to time would love to know if you are still painting miniatures.

 

[redbob]

Thanks Bob glad you like it.
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I got the idea from one that @Kurt G posted, see link https://civilwartalk.com/threads/some-small-union-artillery.175831/
@Kurt G if you're still looking in from time to time would love to know if you are still painting miniatures.

I certainly do.

 

[UCVRelics]

Our last day was spent at Kennesaw Mt National Park where a friend of mine Sir John is a guide and he gave us a VERY informative day. The museum there has some very rare cannons. The trophy cannon has always intrigued me and is an awesome piece. The best piece in there is the cannon that was at the battle of Atlanta and is in the photo that was take there. The photo was so clear they were able to determine that it is indeed the same cannon. There are also 2 rare CS cannons but unfortunately they were not for sale The photos I took are cannon heavy but I do love the "Iron Maiden's" @rebel brit @Drew and @Sbc took some great photos.

 

[rebel brit]

Had a great day at Kennesaw. Richard, next time you see Sir John please pass on my thanks for a very informative day. Have been to Kennesaw before but learnt a lot I didn't know.

CHEATHAM HILL

KOLB'S FARM

 

[UCVRelics]

Tell Gill, Great photos as I was to enthralled with the Arty. The only thing I really missed doing was going to the spot where Gen Polk was killed. It is now on private property but Sir John said if we come back he will get us in there.

 

[UCVRelics]

Had a great day at Kennesaw. Richard, next time you see Sir John please pass on my thanks for a very informative day. Have been to Kennesaw before but learnt a lot I didn't know.
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CHEATHAM HILL
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KOLB'S FARM
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I have also been there a few times and Sir John taught me something I didn't. The park came about due to the state of Illinois buying 63 acres in order to erect the Illinois monument.

Just want to Thank @rebel brit, Gill, @Drew and @Sbc for the great fellowship and comradery. Also, Prayers for our fellow MIS member @Ole Miss for a FULL recovery.

 

[G Low]

I have also been there a few times and Sir John taught me something I didn't. The park came about due to the state of Illinois buying 63 acres in order to erect the Illinois monument.
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Just want to Thank @rebel brit, Gill, @Drew and @Sbc for the great fellowship and comradery. Also, Prayers for our fellow MIS member @Ole Miss for a FULL recovery.

I heard it wasn't the state that bought it but a private citizen(former soldier) from Illinois that bought the first 60 acres .

Kennesaw Mountain NBP: Administrative History (Appendix 1)

 

[G Low]

Here's who really first purchased the land if anyone wants to know.

1899 On December 26, L. J. Dawdy, veteran of the 86th Illinois, Union Army, purchased a 60-acre tract, including the Federal and Confederate trenches within the Cheatham Hill area.

 

[G Low]

1922 On June 8, the first resident caretaker, Rev. J. A. Jones, was appointed by the Association. His duties were to maintain the grounds around the monument. He received no salary but was allowed to cultivate some of the land.
Hey Richard, recon how many relics he found plowing and planting around kennesaw mountain?