Atlanta state

Atlanta wasn’t always the international hub that it is today. From humble beginnings, the city has seen major growth, destruction, and renewal.

It is the city that rose from the ashes to become the capital of the new south, which is why the phoenix has become Atlanta’s symbol.

Atlanta history timeline

Here’s a brief overview of the history of the city that we know so well and love so much! If you’re after a truly in-depth insight, catch us on our Atlanta history tour and our other informative tours.

Beginnings

The area that is now known as Atlanta was the original territory of the Muscogee (Creek) and Cherokee nations who were then systematically removed from northern Georgia at the beginning of the 19th century.

The city of Terminus was founded in 1837 at the termination (original!) of the Western and Atlantic Railway but soon renamed Marthasville. The name quickly changed to Atlanta (the feminine of Atlantic) and the location quickly became the railway hub for the entire south of the US.

During the Civil War, the city was the major supply distribution center for the South,

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