Learn the History of Georgia

Pedro Menedez de Aviles

Jan 1, 1566

Pedro Menedez de Aviles explores the coast of Georgia.

The Creek and Cherokee nation

Jan 1, 1700

The Creek and Cherokee nation form.

Fort King George

Jan 1, 1721

The first settlement, Fort King George, is built

James Olgethorpe

Jan 1, 1733

James Olgethorpe and about 120 colonists arrive in Georgia

Slavery

Jan 1, 1750

Slavery becomes leagul in Georgia

Three Georgians

Jul 4, 1776

Three Georgians sign The Delcaration of Independence

THE 4TH STATE!!!

Jul 4, 1778

Georgia becomes the 4th state

Trail Of Tears

Jan 1, 1838

U.S. government forces all the Cherokees to bail Georgia

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Jan 1, 1945

Franklin D. Rossevelt dies in Warm Springs

Shirly Franklin

Jan 1, 2001

Shirly Franklin becomes the first African American elected to be the mayor of Atlanta