Atlanta is the largest city in the state of Georgia and also its capital. In addition, Atlanta is unofficially considered the Central city in the South of the country. It is a modern, rapidly growing city, preserving the historic roots. Lately Atlanta is becoming more popular among tourists, but to the level of new York or Las Vegas still falls short.
Atlanta is a young city. In 1836, the authorities chose the city as the final station of the railway. In 1837 he formed a settlement, which rapidly increased in size. The name of the town established in the 1840's, when the railroad head George. Edgar Thompson suggested the name Atlantica-Pacifica which was shortened to Atlanta. In 1847, Atlanta was granted city status. During the Civil war, the city suffered serious damage. The troops, under the leadership of William Sherman destroyed the city, they left untouched the hospital and the Church. However, at the end of the war, the city was able to recover quickly and become the business capital of the new South and the main city of the state. Fame to Atlanta, received in 1996, becoming the place where were the summer Olympic games.
Atlanta is a young city. In 1836, the authorities chose the city as the final station of the railway. In 1837 he formed a settlement, which rapidly increased in size. The name of the town established in the 1840's, when the railroad head George. Edgar Thompson suggested the name Atlantica-Pacifica which was shortened to Atlanta. In 1847, Atlanta was granted city status. During the Civil war, the city suffered serious damage. The troops, under the leadership of William Sherman destroyed the city, they left untouched the hospital and the Church. However, at the end of the war, the city was able to recover quickly and become the business capital of the new South and the main city of the state. Fame to Atlanta, received in 1996, becoming the place where were the summer Olympic games.
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