Georgia

By tfrick325
  • Georgia was founded

    Georgia was founded

    1 1732-Georgia was founded as a colony by James Oglethorpe
  • James Oglethorpe goes sailing

    James Oglethorpe goes sailing

    James Oglethorpe, Captain Ferguson and others head set off explore the coast and name several geographic features.
  • First Thanksgiving in Georgia

    First Thanksgiving in Georgia

    The first Thanksgiving in Georgia landed more than 100 years after the original Thanksgiving, it landed between the 22nd and 28th of November.
  • Slavery is officially allowed in Georgia

    Slavery is officially allowed in Georgia

    Africans are legally allowed to be used as slaves. This will later lead to a civil war between the northern and southern states
  • The Proclamation of 1763 expands Georgia to the south

    The Proclamation of 1763 expands Georgia to the south

    Georgia’s border grows to the south. This makes Georgia look the way we know it today.
  • Button Gwinnett comes to Georgia

    Button Gwinnett comes to Georgia

    Gwinnett will be a future signer of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Future Georgia governor David Mitchell was born in Scotland.

    Future Georgia governor David Mitchell was born in Scotland.

    He is known for being the last Georgia governor to be born outside of the U.S.
  • Benjamin Franklin was made Georgia’s colonial agent

    Benjamin Franklin was made Georgia’s colonial agent

    Franklin was one of the most famous people of his time.
  • Georgia became a state in 1788

    Georgia became a state in 1788

    Previously made a colony by James Oglethorpe, it is now the fourth state in the U.S.
  • George Washington reaches Savannah

    George Washington reaches Savannah

    After being elected president, he traveled the Country to every state, including Georgia.
  • Earthquake of 1811

    Earthquake of 1811

    Georgia is hit by an earthquake
    Many buildings were destroyed.
  • Great Savannah Fire

    Great Savannah Fire

    The fire destroyed almost all of the downtown area. When the fire reached Ellis Square it touched off gunpowder, spreading the fire throughout the city.
  • Birth of James Augustine Healy

    Birth of James Augustine Healy

    James Augustine Healy, who will become the first african american bishop, is born
  • Atlanta is founded

    Atlanta is founded

    Atlanta was founded
    It will be the Capital of Georgia
  • Civil war starts

    Civil war starts

    Civil war starts, this includes Georgia, which will last for years.
  • The Great Locomotive Chase

    The Great Locomotive Chase

    A military raid that occurred during the Civil War, a movie was later made on it
  • John Hunt Morgan goes to Atlanta

    John Hunt Morgan goes to Atlanta

    Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan receives a hero's welcome when he arrives in Atlanta
  • Electric lights showcased

    Electric lights showcased

    Electric lights are shown for the first time ever in Oglethorpe Park in Atlanta, Georgia
    This is revolutionary for electricity
  • Savannah hit by hurricane

    Savannah hit by hurricane

    Savannah is hit by a hurricane
    This destroyed many homes and businesses.
  • Mckinley goes to Georgia

    Mckinley goes to Georgia

    William Mckinley visits Georgia
    Mckinley was president at the time.
  • St. Joseph's Church

    St. Joseph's Church

    Construction begins on St. Joseph's Church, Athens
    A well known church in the area
  • Thunderbolt Casino in Savannah burns down

    Thunderbolt Casino in Savannah burns down

    Many gamblers visited the casino every year.
  • First Masters is held in Augusta, Georgia

    First Masters is held in Augusta, Georgia

    The masters is a very well known golf tournament held every year in Augusta.
  • Tornadoes touch down in Georgia

    Tornadoes touch down in Georgia

    Tornado strikes Crisp County, mostly in the Cordele area
    This tornado killed 36 people.
  • KKK in Georgia

    KKK in Georgia

    Ku Klux Klan holds a convention in Atlanta.
    The KKK is a anti black christian cult.
  • Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial was completed

    Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial was completed

    This is a memorial to recognize confederate leaders in the Civil War.
  • President Bush tells America "Let's Roll" on TV at the World Congress Center in Atlanta

    President Bush tells America "Let's Roll" on TV at the World Congress Center in Atlanta

    This was a sign that we are ready to fight back against the terrorists.
  • The world's largest aquarium opens in Atlanta, Georgia

    The world's largest aquarium opens in Atlanta, Georgia

    This aquarium has more than 100,000 aquatic animals
  • Kia builds there first american based facility in West Point, Georgia

    Kia builds there first american based facility in West Point, Georgia

    Kia primarily is located is Japan, not America.
  • 11 tornadoes touch down in Georgia

    11 tornadoes touch down in Georgia

    This was devastating to Georgia residents. Especially in the Atlanta area.