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Georgia History Timeline
Chronology for December 26
Yesterday Tomorrow
| December 26, 1759 |
Treaty made with Creek at Fort Prince George, near the Cherokee village of Keowee (present day South Carolina). Some 30 warriors are left at the fort to ensure that the Creek abide by the treaty. Smallpox breaks out, killing these Creek and fueling a war when the Creek kill the fort's commander in revenge.
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Creek Indians |
| December 26, 1817 |
John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War, orders General Andrew Jackson, in command of American forces in the Southeast, to cross into Florida (then claimed by Spain) to protect Georgia settlers from the Seminole Indians.
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John C. Calhoun |
| December 26, 1831 |
The original Cherokee County created
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Lumpkin County, Georgia |
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Gilmer County, Georgia |
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Floyd County, Georgia |
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Forsyth County, Georgia |
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Bartow County, Georgia |
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Cass County, Georgia |
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Cobb County, Georgia |
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Cherokee County, Georgia |
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Original Cherokee County |
| December 26, 1831 |
Sumter County created
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Creation of Georgia Counties
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Sumter County, Georgia |
| December 26, 1862 |
William S. Rosecrans begins an advance on Murfreesboro, TN, from Nashville
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Civil War - 1862 |
| December 26, 1862 |
In response to a smallpox epidemic, Atlanta City Council order construction of a smallpox hospital.
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| December 26, 1894 |
Nathan Jean Toomer born, Washington D. C.
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Jean Toomer |
| December 26, 1964 |
Georgia defeats Texas Tech 7-0 in the Sun Bowl
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Vince Dooley |
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University of Georgia's post-season appearances
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Yesterday Tomorrow
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