A Currier & Ives lithograph of the Civil War Battle of Jonesborough (now Jonesboro), Ga., just south of Atlanta, on Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 1864. Shell Anna Marvillier ‘Anner’ Holt Tidwell A Currier ...

He suggested the fall of Atlanta “does not date from the result of the battle of Jonesborough (wartime spelling), but from General Hood’s misconception of his adversary’s plans.” ...

After a series of battles and skirmishes, including the Battle of Jonesborough on August 31-September 1, Confederate forces evacuated Atlanta, allowing Sherman to occupy the city unopposed on ...

Who knew that a trip to the old Jonesborough City Cemetery would “dig up” so many interesting stories. First, I wrote about Zaddock Willett, who died at the Battle of Shiloh. Then there was William ...

“It was hot on the hill with around 5,000 watching.” With loud cannon fire and smoke-filled air, The Battle of Jonesborough saw Union forces defeat the Confederates in a skirmish lasting ...