More than 15 million people visit more than 300 Civil War battlefields and historic sites each year, and many are near campgrounds, according to the nonprofit Civil War Trust. The trail includes 46 significant sites in Northeast and Central Georgia, including house museums, a working plantation, historical markers and the world's only double-barreled cannon. Gordon County is rich in history – experience it firsthand.

This region of Georgia was home to numerous Civil War leaders, including some of the Confederacy's most notable figures such as Lieutenant General James Longstreet and Crawford W. Long. The first book is "Finding Civil War Campsites in Rural Areas" and the second is "Interpreting History from Relics Found in Rural Civil War Campsites." Step back in time as you walk in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers and Cherokee Indians. We worked for several months to locate the site we are working even though we knew the general area. See Civil War maps. Ten Major Civil War Sites in Georgia. Civil War Battles in Georgia. From the bombing of Fort Pulaski in 1862 to the capture of Confederate president Jefferson Davis in 1865, Georgia played a significant role in the Civil War (1861-65). From the bombing of Fort Pulaski in 1862 to the capture of Confederate president Jefferson Davis in 1865, Georgia played a significant role in the Civil War (1861-65). Civil War Trails in Georgia at CivilWarHeritageTrails.org - Driving trails Interpreting the Civil War era along its historic routes in Georgia.

One of the last battles of the bloody Civil War was fought right here in Georgia, and as a result we have some of the largest and most complete sets of artifacts from the Civil War. Civil War Trails in Georgia at CivilWarHeritageTrails.org - Driving trails Interpreting the Civil War era along its historic routes in Georgia. Map showing the investment and siege of Savannah, Georgia by Genl Sherman's army Decr 1864. Alexander H Stephens Park - This site combines the recreational fun of a state park with the educational resources of a historic site. Map of Civil War Battles in Georgia (National Park Service); Andrews Raid (New Georgia Encyclopedia); Atlanta Campaign (New Georgia Encyclopedia); Battle of Chickamauga (New Georgia Encyclopedia); Battle of Kennesaw Mountain (New Georgia Encyclopedia); Battle of Pickett's Mill (New Georgia Encyclopedia); Battle of Resaca (New Georgia Encyclopedia); …

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One can reexperience the horror of the most notorious prison camp in the War at Andersonville, or retrace the "Great Locomotive Chase," the most famous and daring raid of the war. It takes time and generally a lot of hunting. Named after the V. P. of the Confederacy and governor of GA, A.H. Stephens State Historic Park features a Confederate museum with one of the finest collections of Civil War artifacts in Georgia, including uniforms and documents. Regional view of Savannah, Ga., with the many landforms (rivers, sounds, swamps, islands) noted as well as the locations of forts Jackson and Pulaski. Many beautiful Civil War Cemeteries are found throughout Georgia, giving silent testimony to the brave soldiers, both Confederate and Union, who made the ultimate sacrifice in support of their cause.