From Nov. 15th Chattanooga Times-Courier.
Whitfield County, Georgia, preservationists are making an attempt to save as much of Blue Mountain from development as they can. During the Civil War, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman went to the top of Blue Mountain and from there had a perfect view of Confederate fortifications of Dalton, Georgia.
He was planning his advance on Tunnel Hill, a major obstacle on his way to attacking Atlanta. Today, there are a few areas of residential development. A rock wall dating to the war still exists on it.
The group is raising money to buy a 15-acre site at the top. So far $50,000, but need another $35,000.
Always Good to Save Something. --Old B-Runner
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