| July 26, 1560 |
A detachment of Tristan de Luna's force reaches the Indian settlement of Coosa, on the site of present-day Rome, Georgia. |
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Tristan de Luna |
| July 26, 1750 |
Herny Parker is made vice-president of Georgia; James Habersham is named secretary
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| July 26, 1827 |
The Cherokee adopt a constitution modeled after the U. S. Constitution. Included are a bi-cameral legislative body, a republican form of government and a Supreme Court. Capital city of the newly institutionalized government is New Echota
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| July 26, 1831 |
In his Fort Hill Address: On the Relation which the States and General Bear to Each Other, John Calhoun iterates the doctrine of nullification. |
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John C. Calhoun |
| July 26, 1864 |
Robert Houstoun Anderson promoted to Brigadier General
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General Robert H. Anderson |
| July 26, 1889 |
City of Colquitt incorporated.
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City of Colquitt |
| July 26, 1896 |
Having nominated William Jennings Bryan for President and Thomas Edward "Tom" Watson for Vice President, the Peoples Party (Populists) convention draws to a close. |
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Thomas Edward 'Tom' Watson |
| July 26, 1980 |
MARTA's fare increases to $.50
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Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) |
| July 26, 2002 |
Gone With the Wind memorabilia auction nets Melanie Hamilton's sweater for Marietta Museum
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Marietta, GA |
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Memorabilia auction nets gains for Marietta museum |
