Peach State Past
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Stories of Georgia's history.
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Managed by @andrewbramlett.bsky.social
More information here: https://archiveofthepast.wixsite.com/peachstatepast
The popularity of the automobile brought about many changes, but the most prominent was better road infrastructure. This is clearly shown in this photo from the Dahlonega area: below is a dilapidated covered bridge, which was replaced by a modern steel bridge when Highway 52 was built.
January 22, 2026 at 11:46 AM
The popularity of the automobile brought about many changes, but the most prominent was better road infrastructure. This is clearly shown in this photo from the Dahlonega area: below is a dilapidated covered bridge, which was replaced by a modern steel bridge when Highway 52 was built.
In 1830, the legislature named the Cherokee Nation's land Cherokee County and split it into four large sections. After that, the land was split into lots and given to white settlers in a lottery concurrent with the Trail of Tears. This map shows the areas of Cobb and Cherokee counties.
January 20, 2026 at 11:50 AM
In 1830, the legislature named the Cherokee Nation's land Cherokee County and split it into four large sections. After that, the land was split into lots and given to white settlers in a lottery concurrent with the Trail of Tears. This map shows the areas of Cobb and Cherokee counties.
Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929. During his career, he became the leader of the Civil Rights Movement. Since 1971, the third Monday in January has been set aside as Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
January 19, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929. During his career, he became the leader of the Civil Rights Movement. Since 1971, the third Monday in January has been set aside as Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
This map of the Savannah and Warsaw [Wassaw] rivers was drawn in 1751. The city of Savannah is near the top right corner of the map. The large islands in the middle are Tybee Island, Little Tybee Island, and Wilmington Island.
January 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
This map of the Savannah and Warsaw [Wassaw] rivers was drawn in 1751. The city of Savannah is near the top right corner of the map. The large islands in the middle are Tybee Island, Little Tybee Island, and Wilmington Island.
Wesleyan College in Macon was founded in 1836 and was the world’s first school established to grant degrees to women. By the 1920s, the school was too large for its original downtown campus. The firm of Walker and Weeks designed a new campus outside of Macon that opened in 1928.
January 17, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Wesleyan College in Macon was founded in 1836 and was the world’s first school established to grant degrees to women. By the 1920s, the school was too large for its original downtown campus. The firm of Walker and Weeks designed a new campus outside of Macon that opened in 1928.
Alma is best known for its blueberries and was founded in 1900 along the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. It is located in Bacon County. Ken Krakow’s book on Georgia place names gives two explanations for the city’s name.
January 15, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Alma is best known for its blueberries and was founded in 1900 along the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. It is located in Bacon County. Ken Krakow’s book on Georgia place names gives two explanations for the city’s name.
This photograph is in the Julia King Collection of the Midway Museum. It shows a street in an unidentified town, possibly along the Georgia coast. Do you know where this photo might have been taken?
January 13, 2026 at 11:53 AM
This photograph is in the Julia King Collection of the Midway Museum. It shows a street in an unidentified town, possibly along the Georgia coast. Do you know where this photo might have been taken?
Fort King George was located near the Altamaha River along the Atlantic Coast. It was built in 1721 to defend South Carolina from the Spanish. After Georgia was established, the fort was replaced by Fort Frederica and was demolished in 1738. The site is now a State Historic Site.
January 11, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Fort King George was located near the Altamaha River along the Atlantic Coast. It was built in 1721 to defend South Carolina from the Spanish. After Georgia was established, the fort was replaced by Fort Frederica and was demolished in 1738. The site is now a State Historic Site.
These twin postcards from around 1908 show the important sites of Macon and Savannah. The Macon postcard includes various street scenes, government buildings, and emphasizes the role of cotton in Macon.
January 10, 2026 at 11:54 AM
These twin postcards from around 1908 show the important sites of Macon and Savannah. The Macon postcard includes various street scenes, government buildings, and emphasizes the role of cotton in Macon.
These photographs show Kingsland, Georgia, in 1979, offering an interesting snapshot of rural Georgia during that era. Kingsland is located in Camden County, near the coast and the Florida border.
January 8, 2026 at 11:31 AM
These photographs show Kingsland, Georgia, in 1979, offering an interesting snapshot of rural Georgia during that era. Kingsland is located in Camden County, near the coast and the Florida border.
One of the largest events in Atlanta around the turn of the century was the Cotton States and International Exposition, held in Piedmont Park in 1895. The event was similar to a world’s fair, and was one of several similar events held in the 1880s and 1890s.
January 6, 2026 at 11:37 AM
One of the largest events in Atlanta around the turn of the century was the Cotton States and International Exposition, held in Piedmont Park in 1895. The event was similar to a world’s fair, and was one of several similar events held in the 1880s and 1890s.
Elijah Clarke was born in North Carolina and moved to Georgia in 1773. During the American Revolution, he fought both the British and allied Native Americans, and is best known for his leadership at the Battle of Kettle Creek. This letter by Clarke was written to Governor Lyman Hall in 1783.
January 4, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Elijah Clarke was born in North Carolina and moved to Georgia in 1773. During the American Revolution, he fought both the British and allied Native Americans, and is best known for his leadership at the Battle of Kettle Creek. This letter by Clarke was written to Governor Lyman Hall in 1783.
The Piedmont Hotel was located on Peachtree Street in Atlanta and opened in 1903. It was known as one of Atlanta’s best hotels until its demolition in 1965.
January 3, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The Piedmont Hotel was located on Peachtree Street in Atlanta and opened in 1903. It was known as one of Atlanta’s best hotels until its demolition in 1965.
Happy New Year from Peach State Past!
This newspaper illustration celebrating the New Year was published in the Atlanta Journal on January 1, 1926 – exactly a century ago.
This newspaper illustration celebrating the New Year was published in the Atlanta Journal on January 1, 1926 – exactly a century ago.
January 1, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Happy New Year from Peach State Past!
This newspaper illustration celebrating the New Year was published in the Atlanta Journal on January 1, 1926 – exactly a century ago.
This newspaper illustration celebrating the New Year was published in the Atlanta Journal on January 1, 1926 – exactly a century ago.
In 1834, the Demosthenian Literary Society of the University of Georgia constructed this building to host its debates, and it has been in use ever since. Founded in 1803, the Demosthenians are one of the oldest debating societies in the United States.
December 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
In 1834, the Demosthenian Literary Society of the University of Georgia constructed this building to host its debates, and it has been in use ever since. Founded in 1803, the Demosthenians are one of the oldest debating societies in the United States.
Late in life, James Oglethorpe was part of London’s literary circle and was friends with several leading figures of his day. Oglethorpe is also known to have met John Adams and expressed support for American Independence.
December 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Late in life, James Oglethorpe was part of London’s literary circle and was friends with several leading figures of his day. Oglethorpe is also known to have met John Adams and expressed support for American Independence.
At the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition (also called the St. Louis World’s Fair), Georgia erected a replica of John Brown Gordon’s home, Sutherland.
December 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
At the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition (also called the St. Louis World’s Fair), Georgia erected a replica of John Brown Gordon’s home, Sutherland.
Merry Christmas from Peach State Past!
Image: “The Atlanta Georgian and News” (December 8, 1910). From Georgia Historic Newspapers, part of the Digital Library of Georgia (gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/sn89053...)
Image: “The Atlanta Georgian and News” (December 8, 1910). From Georgia Historic Newspapers, part of the Digital Library of Georgia (gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/sn89053...)
December 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Merry Christmas from Peach State Past!
Image: “The Atlanta Georgian and News” (December 8, 1910). From Georgia Historic Newspapers, part of the Digital Library of Georgia (gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/sn89053...)
Image: “The Atlanta Georgian and News” (December 8, 1910). From Georgia Historic Newspapers, part of the Digital Library of Georgia (gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/sn89053...)
In 1897, the Rome Tribune asked several prominent men of the city to share their Christmas wishes and thoughts about the season. Their responses were published in the December 19, 1897 edition of the paper.
December 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
In 1897, the Rome Tribune asked several prominent men of the city to share their Christmas wishes and thoughts about the season. Their responses were published in the December 19, 1897 edition of the paper.
Book review: “The Empire State of the South: Georgia History in Documents and Essays” by Christopher C. Meyers
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December 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Book review: “The Empire State of the South: Georgia History in Documents and Essays” by Christopher C. Meyers
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
In 1910, Italian immigrant Savino Tos founded a bakery in Claxton, Georgia, and became known for his fruit cake. After the business was acquired by Albert Parker in the 1940s, the fruit cakes began to be mass-produced. Claxton is today known as the “fruitcake capital of the world.”
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In 1910, Italian immigrant Savino Tos founded a bakery in Claxton, Georgia, and became known for his fruit cake. After the business was acquired by Albert Parker in the 1940s, the fruit cakes began to be mass-produced. Claxton is today known as the “fruitcake capital of the world.”
Since the American Revolution, Ellis Square was home to the Savannah City Market. The first view with today’s post is looking east down Saint Julian Street to the market building constructed in 1876.
December 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Since the American Revolution, Ellis Square was home to the Savannah City Market. The first view with today’s post is looking east down Saint Julian Street to the market building constructed in 1876.
The 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta was designed to showcase the economic development of the South but also included exhibits from foreign countries like a World’s Fair. For instance, this lantern slide shows two mummies from Luxor, Egypt that were on display.
December 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta was designed to showcase the economic development of the South but also included exhibits from foreign countries like a World’s Fair. For instance, this lantern slide shows two mummies from Luxor, Egypt that were on display.
A native of Virginia, Samuel Hammond fought in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, which brought him to Georgia. In Georgia, he was a leader in a war against the Creek Tribe.
December 14, 2025 at 11:36 AM
A native of Virginia, Samuel Hammond fought in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, which brought him to Georgia. In Georgia, he was a leader in a war against the Creek Tribe.
The John Wesley Hotel was built in 1913, and the building is located on Savannah’s Reynolds Square. The hotel was built on the site of Wesley’s first parsonage. Since 1984, it has been known as the Planters Inn.
December 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The John Wesley Hotel was built in 1913, and the building is located on Savannah’s Reynolds Square. The hotel was built on the site of Wesley’s first parsonage. Since 1984, it has been known as the Planters Inn.