The General
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History Cherokee St., Kennesaw, Georgia
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Front view
Photo taken by Eddie Douthitt in June 2010
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Map
Coordinates:
+34.02367, -84.6143834°01'25" N, 84°36'52" W
Quadrangle map:Kennesaw
Description
Western & Atlantic Railroad locomotive The General, which was used in The Great Locomotive Chase (Andrews Raid) April 12th 1862
Strictly speaking
Written by Eddie Douthitt
Strictly speaking, since the General is located inside of the museum, I don't know if it could be considered a landmark per se, but since it's registed on the NRHP, I posted it anyway.
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1973
- Reference number
- 73000617
- NR name
- General, The
- Architectural style
- Other architectural type; American type (4-4-0)
- Areas of significance
- Military; Transportation
- Level of significance
- National
- Evaluation criteria
- A - Event
- Property type
- Structure
- Historic function
- Rail-related
- Current function
- Museum
- Period of significance
- 1850-1874
- Significant years
- 1855; 1862
Update Log
- June 30, 2010: Essay added by Eddie Douthitt