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Oakland Cemetery Guided Tour:
Oakland and the Civil War

Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 2:00 pm

Oakland Cemetery's history is intertwined with Civil War battles fought in Atlanta and nearby towns. Visitors have the opportunity to stand at the site where Gen. Hood watched the Battle of Atlanta, to hear the story of the Great Locomotive Chase and Andrews' Raiders and to see the Lion of Atlanta that marks the graves of the unknown Civil War soldiers.

Cost: Free

Directions: Meet in the Visitors Center, 248 Oakland Avenue ­ MAP

MARTA: East rail line to King Memorial Station. Exit the station and walk south on Grant Street. Turn left at stop sign onto MLK Drive. You will be facing Oakland's front gates.

Presented by: Historic Oakland Foundation 404-688-2107

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