A Brief History of Smyrna, Georgia

by William P. Marchione

Book Overview

The dynamic city of Smyrna, Georgia, situated a scant fifteen miles northwest of Atlanta, has a fascinating history. In July 1864, two significant battles were fought within the confines of present-day Smyrna as General Sherman's Federal juggernaut converged on the Gateway City of Atlanta. The town was incorporated in 1872 with a population of fewer than three hundred residents and high expectations that rapid suburban development would ensue. It...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1609499522
• ISBN13: 9781609499525
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.8"