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Georgia History Timeline / Chronology 1849;_Stamp_Act
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| January 15, 1849 |
Democrat John C. Calhoun, who had tried to unite the South across party lines with his Southern Address runs headlong into the Whigs headed by Alexander Stephens and John Clayton. They wanted the proposal tabled, finally resigning when it wasn't. |
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Henry Clay |
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Alexander Stephens |
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John C. Calhoun |
| March 8, 1849 |
George Walker Crawford becomes Secretary of War for Zachery Taylor
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| April 16, 1849 |
A late season freeze destroys the cotton crop through much of Georgia
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| May 1, 1849 |
Telegraph connects Macon and Atlanta |
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Atlanta, Georgia (through 1900) |
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City of Macon, Georgia |
| November 27, 1849 |
Duncan Lamont Clinch dies, Macon, Georgia
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City of Macon, Georgia |
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Duncan L. (Lamont) Clinch |
| November 28, 1849 |
The four corners of the lot containing the Gwinnett County Courthouse are deeded to lawyers for building a fence around the courthouse. Among those receiving land is Charles H. Smith, better known to Georgians (and Americans) as Bill Arp
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Gwinnett County, Georgia |
| December 22, 1849 |
Howell Cobb is elected Speaker of the House
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Howell Cobb |
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