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
When Georgia first became a colony, its westernmost boundary was set at the Pacific Ocean, though in reality, settlers stayed towards Savannah. Because of the French and Indian War, the boundary was revised in 1763 to reach the Mississippi River.
November 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
When Georgia first became a colony, its westernmost boundary was set at the Pacific Ocean, though in reality, settlers stayed towards Savannah. Because of the French and Indian War, the boundary was revised in 1763 to reach the Mississippi River.
This postcard shows the interior of an old passenger terminal at the Atlanta Municipal Airport, now Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
November 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
This postcard shows the interior of an old passenger terminal at the Atlanta Municipal Airport, now Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
This 1895 map serves as an index to a series of fire insurance maps of Macon. It was prepared by the Sanborn-Perris Map Company. In this view, the railroad lines traveling through Macon stand out clearly.
November 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
This 1895 map serves as an index to a series of fire insurance maps of Macon. It was prepared by the Sanborn-Perris Map Company. In this view, the railroad lines traveling through Macon stand out clearly.
This photograph shows the celebrations in Cairo, Georgia. The citizens of Cairo organized a mock funeral for Kaiser Wilhelm II, which future governor Ed Rivers preached at. Afterwards, the Kaiser was burned in effigy.
November 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
This photograph shows the celebrations in Cairo, Georgia. The citizens of Cairo organized a mock funeral for Kaiser Wilhelm II, which future governor Ed Rivers preached at. Afterwards, the Kaiser was burned in effigy.
John Perceval, the 1st Earl of Egmont, was a close friend of James Oglethorpe and was the first president of the Trustees of Georgia.
November 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
John Perceval, the 1st Earl of Egmont, was a close friend of James Oglethorpe and was the first president of the Trustees of Georgia.
In 1903, Dougherty County built this courthouse in Albany, replacing an earlier 1850s building. In 1940, a tornado ripped through Albany, killing 17 people and damaging the courthouse.
November 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
In 1903, Dougherty County built this courthouse in Albany, replacing an earlier 1850s building. In 1940, a tornado ripped through Albany, killing 17 people and damaging the courthouse.
After the Civil War, the City Mills in Columbus reopened on a site that had been burned during the war. The complex was expanded several times, with construction ending around 1908.
November 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
After the Civil War, the City Mills in Columbus reopened on a site that had been burned during the war. The complex was expanded several times, with construction ending around 1908.
This newspaper was published on November 4, 1825 – exactly 200 years ago. The Augusta Constitutionalist was founded in 1822 and merged with the Augusta Chronicle in 1877. These advertisements provide a small glimpse into Augusta life two centuries ago.
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This newspaper was published on November 4, 1825 – exactly 200 years ago. The Augusta Constitutionalist was founded in 1822 and merged with the Augusta Chronicle in 1877. These advertisements provide a small glimpse into Augusta life two centuries ago.
Johann Martin Boltzius, also called John Martin Boltzius, was the leader of the German Salzburgers who came to Georgia in 1734. The Salzburgers prospered in the community of Ebenezer, and Boltzius remained the community’s leader until he died in 1765.
November 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Johann Martin Boltzius, also called John Martin Boltzius, was the leader of the German Salzburgers who came to Georgia in 1734. The Salzburgers prospered in the community of Ebenezer, and Boltzius remained the community’s leader until he died in 1765.
Coffee County, Georgia, was formed in 1854 and was named for John E. Coffee, a general in the Georgia militia and politician of the 1820s and 1830s. His story is shared at nearby General Coffee State Park.
November 1, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Coffee County, Georgia, was formed in 1854 and was named for John E. Coffee, a general in the Georgia militia and politician of the 1820s and 1830s. His story is shared at nearby General Coffee State Park.
Happy Halloween from Peach State Past!
Did you know that grave robbery was once a major concern in Georgia? These two articles from Oakland Cemetery detail the history of Atlanta’s graverobbers.
Part 1: web.archive.org/web/20240909...
Part 2: web.archive.org/web/20240918...
Did you know that grave robbery was once a major concern in Georgia? These two articles from Oakland Cemetery detail the history of Atlanta’s graverobbers.
Part 1: web.archive.org/web/20240909...
Part 2: web.archive.org/web/20240918...
October 31, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Happy Halloween from Peach State Past!
Did you know that grave robbery was once a major concern in Georgia? These two articles from Oakland Cemetery detail the history of Atlanta’s graverobbers.
Part 1: web.archive.org/web/20240909...
Part 2: web.archive.org/web/20240918...
Did you know that grave robbery was once a major concern in Georgia? These two articles from Oakland Cemetery detail the history of Atlanta’s graverobbers.
Part 1: web.archive.org/web/20240909...
Part 2: web.archive.org/web/20240918...
The son of noted demagogue Eugene Talmadge, Herman Talmadge emerged as one of Georgia’s most important politicians during the controversial 1946 election. From 1948 to 1955, he served as Governor of Georgia, and he served in the US Senate from 1957 to 1981.
October 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The son of noted demagogue Eugene Talmadge, Herman Talmadge emerged as one of Georgia’s most important politicians during the controversial 1946 election. From 1948 to 1955, he served as Governor of Georgia, and he served in the US Senate from 1957 to 1981.
Milledgeville’s Central State Hospital was founded in 1842 as the Georgia State Lunatic, Idiot, and Epileptic Asylum. At one time, it was the world’s largest mental institution.
October 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Milledgeville’s Central State Hospital was founded in 1842 as the Georgia State Lunatic, Idiot, and Epileptic Asylum. At one time, it was the world’s largest mental institution.
Fort Frederica was abandoned in 1749 following a peace treaty between Great Britain and Spain, and the fort gradually became ruins. It was not until the early twentieth century that preservation efforts began, and it became a National Monument in 1945.
October 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Fort Frederica was abandoned in 1749 following a peace treaty between Great Britain and Spain, and the fort gradually became ruins. It was not until the early twentieth century that preservation efforts began, and it became a National Monument in 1945.
Before he died in the 1850s, Georgia’s Governor George Troup had a South Georgia plantation named Val d’Aosta. He selected the name to honor a valley in the Piedmont region of Italy, which he felt had a climate similar to that of his plantation.
October 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Before he died in the 1850s, Georgia’s Governor George Troup had a South Georgia plantation named Val d’Aosta. He selected the name to honor a valley in the Piedmont region of Italy, which he felt had a climate similar to that of his plantation.
According to the original caption of this image, it is the First Federal Savings and Loan Association building at 46 Pryor Street in Atlanta, “near Auburn Avenue.” The architect was Cyril Smith, but no construction date was recorded. The exterior is clad in Georgia marble.
October 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
According to the original caption of this image, it is the First Federal Savings and Loan Association building at 46 Pryor Street in Atlanta, “near Auburn Avenue.” The architect was Cyril Smith, but no construction date was recorded. The exterior is clad in Georgia marble.
The squares of Savannah are the best-known part of James Oglethorpe’s urban plan for Georgia. It divided the city into small wards centered around common land. However, Oglethorpe’s plans were much more extensive than just Savannah.
October 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The squares of Savannah are the best-known part of James Oglethorpe’s urban plan for Georgia. It divided the city into small wards centered around common land. However, Oglethorpe’s plans were much more extensive than just Savannah.
After the Cherokee Removal, Northwest Georgia became a center of the state’s iron industry. Leading the industry were Moses Stroup and Mark A. Cooper, and their Etowah Iron Works were some of the largest in the state.
October 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
After the Cherokee Removal, Northwest Georgia became a center of the state’s iron industry. Leading the industry were Moses Stroup and Mark A. Cooper, and their Etowah Iron Works were some of the largest in the state.
This photograph from the Library of Congress shows Dr. McDougald’s Drug Store in Georgia. Aside from it being an African American store, no other information is recorded in the catalog record. However, newspapers may shed light on its history. (1/4)
October 16, 2025 at 10:39 AM
This photograph from the Library of Congress shows Dr. McDougald’s Drug Store in Georgia. Aside from it being an African American store, no other information is recorded in the catalog record. However, newspapers may shed light on its history. (1/4)
Book review: “The Georgia Gold Rush: Twenty-Niners, Cherokees, and Gold Fever” by David Williams
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October 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Book review: “The Georgia Gold Rush: Twenty-Niners, Cherokees, and Gold Fever” by David Williams
www.goodreads.com/book/show/14...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/14...
Hugh McCall is laid to rest in Savannah’s Colonial Park Cemetery. He is considered Georgia’s first historian. The first volume of his “History of Georgia” was released in 1811, with a second volume in 1816.
October 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Hugh McCall is laid to rest in Savannah’s Colonial Park Cemetery. He is considered Georgia’s first historian. The first volume of his “History of Georgia” was released in 1811, with a second volume in 1816.
Savannah’s Olde Pink House was built by James Habersham Jr. in 1771. Habersham was a member of one of Georgia’s most important early families. James Habersham Sr. was a colonial leader in Georgia opposed to the American Revolution, while his sons were all supporters of independence.
October 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Savannah’s Olde Pink House was built by James Habersham Jr. in 1771. Habersham was a member of one of Georgia’s most important early families. James Habersham Sr. was a colonial leader in Georgia opposed to the American Revolution, while his sons were all supporters of independence.
The Library of Congress has an extensive collection of panorama photographs, including many from Georgia. While most show WWI training camps or major cities like Macon or Savannah, this photo is an exception.
October 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The Library of Congress has an extensive collection of panorama photographs, including many from Georgia. While most show WWI training camps or major cities like Macon or Savannah, this photo is an exception.
This photograph shows the inside of the Goetchius Home in Columbus, Georgia. Built in 1839, the house was owned by the Goetchius family for 130 years. It is today home to a restaurant.
October 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
This photograph shows the inside of the Goetchius Home in Columbus, Georgia. Built in 1839, the house was owned by the Goetchius family for 130 years. It is today home to a restaurant.
One of the oldest structures in the State of Georgia is the Horton House on Jekyll Island, which was built in 1740. Major William Horton, who built the home, was a plantation owner and brewer. The home has been a shell like this for over a century.
October 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
One of the oldest structures in the State of Georgia is the Horton House on Jekyll Island, which was built in 1740. Major William Horton, who built the home, was a plantation owner and brewer. The home has been a shell like this for over a century.