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Georgia History Timeline
Chronology for November 17;
Yesterday Tomorrow
| November 17, 1732 |
Ann sails from Gravesend, England |
| November 17, 1756 |
Governor Reynolds reads a communique from Earl of Loudoun announcing the defeat of the English fleet at Oswego (N. Y.) . Georgia is advised to prepare for invasion from the nearby French during the French and Indian War.
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| November 17, 1824 |
An amendment to the Georgia constitution provides for the direct election of the Governor |
| November 17, 1862 |
Gustavus W. Smith selected Secretary of War ad interum, Confederate States of America
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| November 17, 1864 |
Kilpatrick engages Wheeler near Forsyth ahead of the Right Wing of Sherman's Army. Right Wing spends the night in Jackson and Indian Springs, Georgia
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March to the Sea |
| November 17, 1864 |
Lithonia's railroad depot, track, and some homes are destroyed by the Left Wing
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March to the Sea |
| November 17, 1910 |
The Technique, Georgia Tech's Alumni magazine, begins publication
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| November 17, 1912 |
Construction begins on St. Joseph's Church, Athens
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| November 17, 1974 |
Serial killer Paul John Knowles is captured at a roadblock in McDonough
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Yesterday Tomorrow
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