Chickamauga, GA
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About Chickamauga
- • Musician Riley Puckett, a member of the Skillet Lickers, was born near Chickamauga.
- • The Gordon-Lee Mansion, a historic house museum, is said to be haunted.
- • The Civil War's Battle of Chickamauga brought significant attention to the area.
- • A local legend claims a 'fire demon' once haunted the Chickamauga battlefield.
- • The Civil War battle in 1863 caused widespread destruction and hardship.
- • It was named for the Chickamauga Cherokee and incorporated in 1891.
- • With just over 300 residents, it is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • At 738 feet above sea level, the air is crisp and clean in Chickamauga.
- • Many residents work in agriculture, retail, and service industries.
- • Chickamauga feels like stepping back in time, serene and full of history.
- • The Atlanta Braves, an MLB team, won the 2021 World Series.
- • The Battle of Chickamauga was one of the bloodiest engagements of the Civil War.