Remembering the Battle of Alpharetta

AO: Hoppylike

When: 2024-07-12

QIC: lumbergh

PAX (6): Credit Check, Ha-ha, Matlock, Nacho Libre, Tumbleweed

Preamble:

Going down a history rabbit hole I found we just passed the 160 year mark for the infamous Battle of Alpharetta as described below: While Alpharetta did not witness any large-scale battles, it did experience skirmishes and encounters as the war unfolded. One notable engagement, known as the “Battle of Alpharetta,” occurred on July 10, 1864. Union cavalry under the command of General Kenner Garrard clashed with Confederate forces in and around the town. The battle was part of a series of engagements that took place during the Atlanta Campaign. While the battle in Alpharetta was relatively small in scale compared to other Civil War conflicts, it had significance for the town and its residents. The presence of military forces and the sounds of battle would have been a stark reminder of the war’s impact on the community. More at https://iamalpharetta.com/2023/08/11/echoes-of-conflict-alpharettas-role-in-the-american-civil-war/ 

The Thang:

Ran up by Wills Park, around the block and back into downtown. Down the Alpha Loop and around the way through Avalon.

COT:

Cumming Out Party is tomorrow at Fowler Park

Naked-Man Moleskin:

Always a pleasure to lead the charge

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