On this day in 1845 the town of Marthasville had a name change to Atlanta. The name Marthasville was used to honor Governor Wilson Lumpkin’s daughter, Martha.
This was not the original name for Hot ‘Lanta. Prior to Marthasville the name Terminus was used as rail lines terminated in the area.
This was not the original name for Hot ‘Lanta. Prior to Marthasville the name Terminus was used as rail lines terminated in the area.
I mean no disrespect to Martha, however, I'm awfully glad the name was changed!
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