Fort
Attaway Preservation Society
f_marlin@bellsouth.net
www.fortattaway.com
1202 Desoto Ave
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-0537
September 14, 2005
Re: GDOT Project STP-017-3(45), Historical Markers
Cover letter
Hopefully you have read our opinion letter on the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Vision Statement, Project STP-017-3(45). After reading this Historical Markers information you will begin to understand what has taken us four years to figure out. In an innocent, four year attempt to understand issues that have been thrown into our lap as fast as we could catch them we are starting to piece together the big picture that spans some 20 plus years. As I did before I must thank you for your time in advance. Showing my appreciation for your time I will briefly explain how we came upon our information and then let the information speak for itself.
After seeing the Historical Marker, Davis’ March to Rome GHM 057-6, for most of my life on the north end of the Little Dry Creek Bridge on the west side of Hwy 27, I was surprised to find it moved to the Rome Civic/Visitor’s Center. In trying to find out why, who and when this marker was moved we talked to many of the Georgia DNR-Historic Preservation Division’s departments. Finally, we sent a letter to Glenn Smith of the DNR – Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites asking for an explanation.
Refer to Appendix A
Three months passed and there was no response. So, using the Public Information Act, the Fort Attaway Preservation Society (FAPS) again tried to find answers to why two Historical Markers had been moved. The second purpose to our letter was to officially inform that the Historic Markers had been moved, since no one seemed to know anything or have any definite answers.
Refer to Appendix B
Deborah Wallsmith, Interpretive Supervisor, DNR-Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, was the first to respond with what paperwork she had on the two Historic Markers in question along with the DNR-Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Historic Marker Location and Relocation Criteria.
Refer to Appendix C
When Larry Blankenship, Program Manager, DNR-Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, visited my wife for half a day (3 hours) I was amazed. Mr. Blankenship made this trip knowing from talking to my wife that I was out of town and only she was in Rome. Together, they viewed the original location of the two Historic Markers in question, optional locations, and the current locations of the markers. Mr. Blankenship then sent to us his letter of review regarding the move of the Historical Marker’s and provided his attempt to explain why they had been moved. When the markers had been moved cannot seem to be pin pointed. Mr. Blankenship’s review was contradictory to paperwork received from Debbie Wallsmith’s office. I am not sure if automobiles or tractors mowing the roadside are to blame for the markers demise; only further research will determine this. As for his review, almost every line where he states a fact or who did what contradicts any other Historical Marker paperwork that is in our appendices.
Refer to Appendix D
Mr. Blankenship did not understand our concerns. After reading his letter of review (in Appendix D) I hope you see why our concerns were growing. Originally, these markers were delivered and placed by the Georgia State Highway Department. Is this not today’s Georgia Department of Transportation? Why is Mr. Blankenship going to so much trouble to try and pacify us with his time and falsehoods?
With the original 1953 criteria, the text of these markers along with the Location and Relocation Criteria in hand we tried to understand how to apply it ourselves. Reading the text and interested in the sequence of the markers’ numbers, we visited each marker and photographed its location. The original location of Davis’ March to Rome GHM 057-6 was identified to me by the property owner who owns the land directly west of it. With this property owner’s help we easily found the sink hole where the original Historical Marker had stood.
Refer to Appendix E
The marker whose number preceded GHM 057-6 was Farmer’s Bridge Armuchee Creek GHM 057-5. We visited, photographed and easily saw the Location Criteria had been applied in the placement of this marker.
Refer to Appendix F
We already had pictures of French’s Div. at Rome GHM 057-8.
Refer to Appendix G
Chasing the sequence numbers on these markers we visited the Rome Civic/Visitor’s Center, and photographed the Federal Occupation of Rome GHM 057-7.
Refer to Appendix H
While photographing GHM 057-7 we went ahead and photographed all of the markers at theRome Civic/Visitor’s Center.
Refer to Appendix I
We still cannot figure out if any Relocation Criterion was followed for the relocation of these markers that have been far removed from their “historically correct” locations. All four of these markers each refer to particular viewable landmarks. These Historical Markers have been placed at the Rome Civic/Visitor’s Center with no explanation or attempt to identify what particular landmark they are talking about. These markers are now east of the Oostanaula River, but they clearly speak of the history west of the Oostanaula River.
Refer to Appendix E
Refer to Appendix G
Refer to Appendix H
Refer to Appendix J
The marker Farmer’s Bridge Armuchee Creek GHM 057-5, which has been left at its original location, also refers to particular landmarks that are west of the Oostanaula: fighting from “Farmer’s Bridge” to “DeSoto Hill.” This fighting took place “this side of the Oostanaula River” meaning the west side.
Refer to Appendix F
Before leaving the Rome Civic/Visitor’s Center we checked inside for Civil War information about Rome, its forts, the Noble Foundry, and General Sherman.
Refer to Appendix K
Seeing that the above markers all have a specific “historic location” in common we wondered if Rome knew about the GDOT Project STP-017-3(45). If they have known about this project…how long had they known? So next we sifted through our papers that we had gathered via the Public Information Act and a few hundred dollars to see what we could find. We found out that Rome not only knew about the GDOT Project STP-017-3(45), but they were supposed to acquire all of the right-of-way (R/W). So presently they know exactly what property is involved and have known since 1981 or 1982.
Refer to Appendix L
After reading the historic information booklet (Appendix K) we ventured back to Myrtle Hill to read about Nathan Bedford Forrest and to photograph any further information about the Civil War in Rome. On this visit we saw the Historical Marker Georgia’s Paul Revere GHM 057-1 running parallel with traffic. This marker is parallel to South Broad and can only be read from a car if you were to stop in front of its location 18 inches from the curb. The other side can be read from the sidewalk. Knowing the Historical Marker Location and Relocation Criteria almost by heart we were baffled to see how this marker had been placed and questioned if any of the Location Criteria had been applied here and by whom.
Refer to Appendix M
The exact cause for moving of all of these Historical Markers is a mystery. Several make different claims at the cause and purpose for the move of two of these markers. The last three’s move have eluded paperwork. As for the purpose of why these markers were moved, it is clear to us. I’m sure when you receive our future information packages it will become clear to you.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Fort Attaway Preservation Society, Inc.
David M. Fowler, Jr.
Cc: Wright Gammon, Gammon & Anderson
Jonathon Schwartz
Ray Lerer, State Law Department
Dan Vivian, Assistant to the Chief of National Register of Historic Places
Janet Snyder-Matthews – Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places
Don Klima, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Robert Callan, Federal Highways Administration
GA. Representative Paul Smith
GA. Representative Phil Gringrey
Rome Commissioner Kim Canada
Dana, Shoaf, America’s Civil War
Mike Toner, Atlanta Journal and Constitution
Jeff Evans, Battlefield Journal
Jason L. Roth, Blue and Gray Magazine
Editor, Camp Chase Gazette
Tiffany Cuttshaw, Civil War Courier
Joe Avalon, Civil War Interactive
Kay Jorgenson, Civil War News
Dr. Ann J. Bailey, Georgia Historical Quarterly
Pierre Noth, Rome News Tribune
Dawn Wood, Summerville News
CNN – New tips
Stacey McCain, Washington (DC) Times
Historical Markers
Appendix A
Contents:
March 10th, 2003
F.A.P.S. follow up letter to
Glenn Smith, about Historic Markers
being moved, and who moved them.
§ Markers moved by Rome Police officer
§ Markers relocated to Rome Civic/Visitors Center
§ Officer’s name: Major Mike Ragland (706) 238-5106
§ Major Ragland told me he had moved the markers for safety reasons.
§ Asked for information on this situation, and interest in getting markers returned to rightful location or replaced with new ones.
§ French’s Div. at Rome (GHM 057-8) removed due to construction at Floyd hospital
Fort Attaway Preservation Society
fort_attaway@bellsouth.net
www.fortattaway.com
1202 Desoto Ave
Rome, Ga 30165
(706) 234-0537
March 10, 2003
Mr. Glen Smith
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
156 Trinity Avenue, SW
Suite 101
Atlanta, GA 30303-3600
Re: Moved Georgia Historical Markers in Rome,
Georgia
Davis’ March to Rome GHM 057-6 and
French’s Div. at Rome GHM 057-8
Dear Mr. Smith:
I had contacted you by telephone a couple of months ago about two Historical Markers that have been moved away from the historical sites that they represent. The markers were moved by a police officer here in Rome, Georgia without notifying anyone in the Historical Marker program. The markers have been relocated to the Rome Tourist and Convention Center. I sent to you the officer’s name and phone number via e-mail, however I’m not sure if you received the e-mail. The officer’s name is Mike Ragland and his phone number is (706) 238-5106. He had told me that he had moved the markers for traffic safety reasons. I agree that these signs should not obstruct traffic however they are called markers for a reason and where they are at now, standing at the Rome Tourist and Convention Center, they are not marking anything. It is important that these markers are kept in the vicinity of the historical event for Civil War history enthusiasts and tourists.
If you have any further information on this situation I would like to know the status. I am interested in getting the markers or replacements back to closer locations to the site, which was Fort Attaway, where Rome’s only battle was fought during the Civil War. We have included pictures of the markers and a map that shows with where the markers are supposed to be.
There is construction at Hospital Circle, where marker GHM 057-8 was removed from, but perhaps it would be better erected in the Sumo Japanese Restaurant parking lot, which is the top of Fort Attaway. There is a very distinct rifle pit at the north end of the parking lot that looks like it would be a good site for the marker. As for marker GHM 057-6, its previous location along Highway 27 does make it very hard to read and could possibly create a traffic hazard if someone were to pull over to read it. A better spot may be the entrance into Oak Hill on the other side of Highway 27. These are only suggestions as I feel that it is disadvantageous to point out a problem without providing some suggestion of solution.
Thank you for your time. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call or e-mail: (706) 234-0537 or fort_attaway@bellsouth.net.
Sincerely,
Fort Attaway Preservation Society, Inc.
David M. Fowler, Jr.
Encl.
cc: Billy Townsend, DNR – Parks and Recreation
Historical Markers
Appendix B
Contents:
June 25th, 2003
F.A.P.S. request for information to:
§ Glenn Smith - DNR–Historic Pres. Div.
§ Linda Moye - DNR–Historic Pres. Div.
§ Debbie Wallsmith (Interpretive Supervisor) - DNR– Historic Pres. Div.
1. The documents requesting markers to be moved.
The documents authorizing markers to be moved
2. Official procedures dictating how to move Georgia Historic Markers.
Official repercussions if procedures not observed
3. Criteria for location and relocation of Georgia Historic Markers
§ Notify all that Historic Markers have been moved
Fort Attaway Preservation Society
fort_attaway@bellsouth.net
www.fortattaway.com
1202 Desoto Ave
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-0537
June 25, 2003
Mr. Glen Smith
DNR- Historic Preservation
Division
2600 Highway 155 SW
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Re: Moved Georgia Historic Markers:
Davis' March to Rome GHM 057-6 and
French's Div. at Rome GHM 057-8
Dear Mr. Smith:
In accordance with the Georgia Public Information Act the Fort Attaway Preservation Society respectfully requests all documents and/or but not limited to meeting itineraries, meeting minutes, reports, studies, accident reports, public outcries, field studies, interdepartmental communication, letters of affidavit, statistics, tapes, pictures, maps, diagrams, memorandums, e-mails and any other paper work pertaining to the moving of markers Davis' March to Rome GHM 057-6 and French's Div. at Rome GHM 057-8 that may prove that the markers were determined to be a public or traffic hazard.
Please also include:
How is it that the two Historic Markers in question were traffic hazards to the public, but the marker for Farmer’s Bridge Armuchee Creek GHM 057-5, along with 80% of all Historic Markers, are situated in the same roadside manor, which is 6-10 feet off paved five lane highways with no State provided pull off to read them? Refer to picture P1. Farmer’s Bridge Armuchee Creek GHM 057-5 on the next page.
Fort Attaway Preservation Society
fort_attaway@bellsouth.net
www.fortattaway.com
1202 Desoto Ave
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-0537
June 25, 2003
Ms. Linda Moye
Department of Natural Resource - Historic Preservation Division
156 Trinity Ave S.W.
Suite 101
Atlanta, GA 30303-2840
Re: Moved Georgia Historic Markers:
Davis' March to Rome GHM 057-6 and
French's Div. at Rome GHM 057-8
Dear Ms. Moye:
In accordance with the Georgia Public Information Act the Fort Attaway Preservation Society respectfully requests all documents and/or but not limited to meeting itineraries, meeting minutes, reports, studies, accident reports, public outcries, field studies, interdepartmental communication, letters of affidavit, statistics, tapes, pictures, maps, diagrams, memorandums, e-mails and any other paper work pertaining to the moving of markers Davis' March to Rome GHM 057-6 and French's Div. at Rome GHM 057-8 that may prove that the markers were determined to be a public or traffic hazard.
Please also include:
How is it that the two Historic Markers in question were traffic hazards to the public, but the marker for Farmer’s Bridge Armuchee Creek GHM 057-5, along with 80% of all Historic Markers, are situated in the same roadside manor, which is 6-10 feet off paved five lane highways with no State provided pull off to read them? Refer to picture P1. Farmer’s Bridge Armuchee Creek GHM 057-5 on the next page.
Fort
Attaway Preservation Society
fort_attaway@bellsouth.net
www.fortattaway.com
1202 Desoto Ave
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 234-0537
June 25, 2003
Ms.
Debbie Wallsmith
Department of Natural Resources- Historic Preservation Division
156 Trinity Avenue S.W.
Suite 101
Atlanta, GA 30303-2840
Re: Moved Georgia Historic Markers: Davis' March to Rome GHM 057-6 and
French's Div. at Rome GHM 057-8
Dear Ms. Wallsmith:
In accordance with the Georgia Public Information Act the Fort Attaway Preservation Society respectfully requests all documents and/or but not limited to meeting itineraries, meeting minutes, reports, studies, accident reports, public outcries, field studies, interdepartmental communication, letters of affidavit, statistics, tapes, pictures, maps, diagrams, memorandums, e-mails and any other paper work pertaining to the moving of markers Davis' March to Rome GHM 057-6 and French's Div. at Rome GHM 057-8 that may prove that the markers were determined to be a public or traffic hazard.
Please also include:
How is it that the two Historic Markers in question were traffic hazards to the public, but the marker for Farmer’s Bridge Armuchee Creek GHM 057-5, along with 80% of all Historic Markers, are situated in the same roadside manor, which is 6-10 feet off paved five lane highways with no State provided pull off to read them? Refer to picture P1. Farmer’s Bridge Armuchee Creek GHM 057-5 on the next page.
Historical Markers
Appendix C
Contents:
July 10th, 2003
DNR – Historic Pres. Div. Interpretive Supervisor
Deborah L. Wallsmith, Ph. D letter in response to
FAPS information request of June 25th 2003 (Appendix B)
§ Georgia Historic Marker location and relocation criteria
§ Davis’ March to Rome GHM 057 - 6 – original order, words and placement instructions
§ French’s Div. at Rome GHM 057 - 8 – original order, words and placement instructions
Historical Markers
Appendix D
Contents:
October 21st, 2003
DNR – Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division Program Manager
Larry Blankenship’s review:
§ issues surrounding removal and relocation of Historic Markers:
Davis’ March to Rome GHM 057-6
French’s Div. at Rome GHM 057-8
§ March 17th, 2001 Georgia Historical Marker inspection (Bob Chisolm, Manager)
Historical Markers
Appendix E
Contents:
Davis’ March to Rome GHM 057-6
§ Picture of Historical Marker and location description
§ Original form includes text, Ship to:, Kurtz 1953 location note
§ Picture of original location and location description
§ Picture of available spot that meets original criteria; also meets relocation criteria: “historically correct” and “within sight of original location”
§ Location Criteria
§ Relocation Criteria
Historical Markers
Appendix F
Contents:
Farmer’s Bridge Armuchee Creek GHM 057-5
§ Picture of Historical Marker and location description
§ Original form includes text, Ship to:, Kurtz 1953 location note
§ Picture of original/present location and location description
Historical Markers
Appendix G
Contents:
French’s Div. at Rome GHM 057-8
§ Picture of Historical Marker and location description
§ Original form includes text, Ship to:, Kurtz 1953 location note
Historical Markers
Appendix H
Contents:
Federal Occupation of Rome GHM 057-7
§ Picture of Historical Marker and location description
§ Original form includes text, Ship to:, Kurtz 1953 location note
Historical Markers
Appendix I
Contents:
Four Historic Markers at Rome Civic/Visitor’s Center
§ Picture of the four Historical Markers (Left to Right: GHM 057-16, GHM 057-6, GHM 057-8, GHM 057-7) and location descriptions
§
Picture of Historical Marker DeSoto
in Georgia
(GHM 057-16) and location description
§ Rome 2005 Map with:
§ Marker locations
§ Hill Locations
§ Fort Locations
§ Road Locations
§ Oostanaula Bridge Location Pre 1871-2005
§ Rome Civic/Visitor’s Center
§ Rome 1871 map with locations of:
DeSoto
Rome
Hillsboro
Cothransboro
Oostanuala Bridge
Etowah Bridge
Noble Brother’s Machine Shop
Smith’s Flour Mill
Mitchell’s Flour and Saw Mill
Rome Civic/Visitor’s Center
Historical Markers
Appendix J
Contents:
DeSoto in Georgia GHM 057-16
§ Picture of Historical Marker and location description
§ Deed describing the location of the Town of DeSoto – the Town of DeSoto’s Broad St. now Rome’s 5th Ave
§ Map: Town of DeSoto 1871 (from Rome deed room)
Historical Markers
Appendix K
Contents:
August 2005 (Date received)
Information provide by Rome Civic/Visitor’s Center
§ Fort Jackson Pg. 6
§ Fort Attaway Pg. 8
§ Noble Foundry Pg. 9
§ Myrtle Hill (Fort Stovall) Pg. 12
§ General Sherman’s Headquarters Pg. 15
§ St. Paul’s Church Pg. 16
Historical Markers
Appendix L
Contents:
May 7th, 1985
City of Rome’s John Bennett letter to
Southern Railway Systems Bridges Chief Engineer
and Assistant Vice President, H.B.Cundiff
(cc. Kirk Milam, City of Rome)
§ July 27, 1984 Southern Railway agreed to participate, financing $75,000
§ Final plans show R/R being located to the south of the existing location
§ City of Rome committed to buying all R/W
§ City of Rome crawfishes to just R/W necessary to widen highway
§ City of Rome offers 3 alternatives to Southern Railway
§ City of Rome asks for meeting with Southern Railway and the Georgia Department of Transportation
§ The Georgia Department of Transportation is sending you a set of plans
Historical Markers
Appendix M
Contents:
Georgia’s Paul Revere GHM 057-1
§ Picture of Historical Marker and location description
§ Picture showing distance from curb
§ Original text, GHM 057-1 and date 1952
Running List of Appendices
Vision Statement – A thru F
Historical Markers – A thru M
Vision Statement
Appendices
Appendix A – August 3, 2005
§ Information Request to Rome City Police
Appendix B - Pictures at R/R Bridge
§ Pictures of wasted space
§ Pictures of protruding curb
§ Pictures of poor alignment
Appendix C – June 7, 1985 – Southern Railroad letter to
John Bennett, City Manager, Rome, GA
§ Alignment 30 ft. S. dated 1983
§ R/W requirements clear 1983
§ City of Rome anticipated $75/100,000 1983
§ City of Rome R/W costs more in depth 1985
§ Southern’s participation contingent upon granting R/R’s R/W required at no cost to Southern 1983
§ R/R’s obligation under Georgia Law met/cannot agree to any additional participation 1985
§ Roll-in construction possible/careful planning/coordination with Rome/GDOT/R/R
§ Roll-in construction meeting June 20, 1985 City Manager, Engineers invited
Appendix D – Picture from south of project: facing north from center lane
§ Picture of Limited sight distance
Appendix E – December 27, 1985
§ GDOT memo: turn lane not essential
§ GDOT, Rome, R/R can’t reach agreement
Appendix F – Aug. 13, 2002 – Meeting Notes
§ Detailed project description/overview explaining relevance of current design
§ GDOT does not know what clearance/height of bridge is (had to ask)
§ “Where does the boundary of Fort Attaway actually begin?”
Historical Markers
Appendices
Appendix A – March 10th, 2003 – FAPS follow up letter to Glenn Smith, about Historical
Markers being moved, and who moved them
§ Markers moved by Rome Police officer
§ Markers relocated to Rome Civic/Visitors Center
§ Officer’s name: Major Mike Ragland (706) 238-5106
§ Major Ragland told me he had moved the markers for safety reasons.
§ Asked for information on this situation, and interest in getting markers returned to rightful location or replaced with new ones.
§ French’s Div. at Rome (GHM 057-8) removed due to construction at Floyd hospital
Appendix B - June 25th, 2003 – FAPS request for information to:
§ Glenn Smith – DNR – HPD
§ Linda Moye – DNR – HPD (Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites)
§ Debbie Wallsmith (Interpretive Supervisor) – DNR – HPD (Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites)
1. The documents requesting markers to be moved.
The documents authorizing markers to be moved.
2. Official procedures dictating how to move Georgia Historical Markers.
Official repercussions if procedures not observed
3. Criteria for location and relocation of Georgia Historical Markers
§ Notify all that Historical Markers have been moved
Appendix C – July 10th, 2003 DNR-HPD Interpretive Supervisor, Deborah L. Wallsmith, Ph.D
response letter to FAPS information request of June 25th, 2003 (Appendix B)
§ Georgia Historical Marker location and relocation criteria
§ Davis’ March to Rome GHM 057-6 – Original form: includes text, Ship to Georgia State Highway Dept, Kurtz 1953 location note
§ French’s Div. at Rome GHM 057-8 – Original form: includes text, Ship to Georgia State Highway Dept, Kurtz 1953 location note
A, B, C
Appendix D – October 21st, 2003 – DNR – Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Larry Blankenship (Program Manager) letter of review:
§ Issues surrounding removal and relocation of Historical Markers:
Davis’ March to Rome GHM 057-6
French’s Div. at Rome GHM 057-8
Georgia Historical Society (912) 651-2125
§ March 17th, 2001 Georgia Historical Marker inspection to Glenn Smith, from Bob Chisolm (706) 857-0826 (cc. Billy Townsend)
Appendix E – Davis’ March to Rome GHM 057-6
§ Picture of Historical Marker and location description
§ Original form: includes text, Ship to Georgia State Highway Dept, Kurtz 1953 location note
§ Picture of original location and location description
§ Picture of available spot that meets original criteria; also meets relocation criteria: “historically correct” and “ within sight of original location”
§ Location Criteria
§ Relocation Criteria
Appendix F – Farmer’s Bridge Armuchee Creek GHM 057-5
§ Picture of Historical Marker and location description
§ Original form: includes text, Ship to Georgia State Highway Dept, Kurtz 1953 location note
§ Picture of original/present location and location description
Appendix G – French’s Div. at Rome GHM 057-8
§ Picture of Historical Marker and location description
§ Original form: includes text, Ship to Georgia State Highway Dept, Kurtz 1953 location note
Appendix H – Federal Occupation of Rome GHM 057-7
§ Picture of Historical Marker and location description
§ Original form: includes text, Ship to Georgia State Highway Dept:, Kurtz 1953 location note
D, E, F, G, H
Appendix I: - Four Historical Markers at Rome Civic/Visitor’s Center
§ Picture of the four Historical Markers (Left to Right: GHM 057-16, GHM 057-6, GHM 057-8, GHM 057-7) and location descriptions
§ Picture of Historical Marker DeSoto in Georgia (GHM 057-16) and location description
§ Rome 2005 map with:
Marker Locations
Hill Locations
Fort Locations
Road Locations
Oostanaula Bridge Location (Pre 1871-2005)
Rome Civic/Visitor’s Center
§ Rome 1871 map with:
DeSoto (town)
Rome (town)
Hillsboro (town)
Cothransboro (town)
Oostanuala Bridge
Etowah Bridge
Noble Brother’s Machine Shop
Smith’s Flour Mill
Mitchell’s Flour and Saw Mill
Rome Civic/Visitor’s Center (in town of Cothransboro)
Appendix J – DeSoto in Georgia GHM 057-16
§ Picture of Historical Marker and location description
§ Deed describing the location of the Town of Desoto – the Town of DeSoto’s
Broad St. is now Rome’s 5th Ave
§ Map: Town of DeSoto 1871(from Rome deed room)
I, J
Appendix K – August 2005 (Date received) – Information provided by Rome Civic/Visitor’s
Center (706) 295-5576
Fort Jackson Pg. 6
Fort Attaway Pg. 8
Noble Foundry Pg. 9
Myrtle Hill (Fort Stovall) Pg. 12
General Sherman’s Headquarters Pg. 15
St. Paul’s Church Pg. 16
Appendix L – May 7th, 1985 – City of Rome’s John Bennett (706) 236-4400 letter to Southern
Railway Systems Bridges Chief Engineer and Assistant Vice President, H.B.
Cundiff (cc. Kirk Milan, City of Rome) Project F-017-3(36) - Floyd County, File
#117-3900 RHH
§ July 27, 1984 Southern Railway agreed to participate, financing $75,000
§ Final plans show R/R being locating to the south of the existing location
§ City of Rome committed to buying all R/W
§ City of Rome crawfishes to just R/W necessary to widen highway
§ City of Rome offers 3 alternatives to Southern Railway
§ City of Rome asks for meeting with Southern Railway and the Georgia Department of Transportation
§ The Georgia Department of Transportation is sending you a set of plans
Appendix M – Georgia’s Paul Revere GHM 057-1
§ Picture of Historical Marker and location description
§ Picture showing distance from curb
§ Original text, GHM 057-1 and date 1952
K, L, M