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Georgia History Timeline
Chronology for November 12
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| November 12, 1583 |
In a published article, George Peckham details Sir Humphrey Gilbert's second journey to the New World, including visits to southern Canada and New England.
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| November 12, 1776 |
Daniel Morgan promoted to Colonel in the militia while still a prisoner of war.
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Daniel Morgan |
| November 12, 1785 |
Known as the Treaty of Galphinton, this treaty, signed with the Creek Indians shortly before the Treaty of Hopewell, acknowledged the boundaries of earlier treaties.
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Creek Indians |
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Charlton County, Georgia |
| November 12, 1811 |
An American seaman, sailing under a French flag, begins a fight with local sailors who question his motives for sailing on a foriegn vessal. The fight explodes across Savannah's riverfront, begining three days of riots. The riots caused an international incident and the French began raiding American shipping. |
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
| November 12, 1825 |
The city of New Echota is designated capital of the Cherokee Nation, culminating a nationalistic move led by John Ross. |
| November 12, 1864 |
Corse requests permission to destroy the towns of Cedartown, Van Wert and Buchanan, south of Rome. Sherman tells Corse to wait, effectively sparing the towns.
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March to the Sea |
| November 12, 1889 |
City of Willacoochee, Georgia (originally Coffee County, now Atkinson County) chartered
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Coffee County, Georgia |
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Atkinson County, Georgia |
| November 12, 2001 |
Georgia Lottery introduces Lotto South |
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Georgia Lottery |
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