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Georgia was founded
1 1732-Georgia was founded as a colony by James Oglethorpe -
James Oglethorpe goes sailing
James Oglethorpe, Captain Ferguson and others head set off explore the coast and name several geographic features. -
First Thanksgiving in Georgia
The first Thanksgiving in Georgia landed more than 100 years after the original Thanksgiving, it landed between the 22nd and 28th of November. -
Slavery is officially allowed in Georgia
Africans are legally allowed to be used as slaves. This will later lead to a civil war between the northern and southern states -
The Proclamation of 1763 expands Georgia to the south
Georgia’s border grows to the south. This makes Georgia look the way we know it today. -
Button Gwinnett comes to Georgia
Gwinnett will be a future signer of the Declaration of Independence. -
Future Georgia governor David Mitchell was born in Scotland.
He is known for being the last Georgia governor to be born outside of the U.S. -
Benjamin Franklin was made Georgia’s colonial agent
Franklin was one of the most famous people of his time. -
Georgia became a state in 1788
Previously made a colony by James Oglethorpe, it is now the fourth state in the U.S. -
George Washington reaches Savannah
After being elected president, he traveled the Country to every state, including Georgia. -
Earthquake of 1811
Georgia is hit by an earthquake
Many buildings were destroyed. -
Great Savannah Fire
The fire destroyed almost all of the downtown area. When the fire reached Ellis Square it touched off gunpowder, spreading the fire throughout the city. -
Birth of James Augustine Healy
James Augustine Healy, who will become the first african american bishop, is born -
Atlanta is founded
Atlanta was founded
It will be the Capital of Georgia -
Civil war starts
Civil war starts, this includes Georgia, which will last for years. -
The Great Locomotive Chase
A military raid that occurred during the Civil War, a movie was later made on it -
John Hunt Morgan goes to Atlanta
Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan receives a hero's welcome when he arrives in Atlanta -
Electric lights showcased
Electric lights are shown for the first time ever in Oglethorpe Park in Atlanta, Georgia
This is revolutionary for electricity -
Savannah hit by hurricane
Savannah is hit by a hurricane
This destroyed many homes and businesses. -
Mckinley goes to Georgia
William Mckinley visits Georgia
Mckinley was president at the time. -
St. Joseph's Church
Construction begins on St. Joseph's Church, Athens
A well known church in the area -
Thunderbolt Casino in Savannah burns down
Many gamblers visited the casino every year. -
First Masters is held in Augusta, Georgia
The masters is a very well known golf tournament held every year in Augusta. -
Tornadoes touch down in Georgia
Tornado strikes Crisp County, mostly in the Cordele area
This tornado killed 36 people. -
KKK in Georgia
Ku Klux Klan holds a convention in Atlanta.
The KKK is a anti black christian cult. -
Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial was completed
This is a memorial to recognize confederate leaders in the Civil War. -
President Bush tells America "Let's Roll" on TV at the World Congress Center in Atlanta
This was a sign that we are ready to fight back against the terrorists. -
The world's largest aquarium opens in Atlanta, Georgia
This aquarium has more than 100,000 aquatic animals -
Kia builds there first american based facility in West Point, Georgia
Kia primarily is located is Japan, not America. -
11 tornadoes touch down in Georgia
This was devastating to Georgia residents. Especially in the Atlanta area.
