Interested in fun facts and the history of Atlanta, GA?
Then read on!
- Atlanta was originally called Terminus because it was the end of a major railroad line. The name was later changed to Atlanta, meaning "ascending" or "rising up."
- During the Civil War, Atlanta was almost completely burned down by Union General William T. Sherman's troops in 1864. After the war, the city was quickly rebuilt and grew rapidly as a major commercial and transportation hub in the South.
- Atlanta played a prominent role in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, with Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders organizing protests, marches, and boycotts in the city. The city is home to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
- Atlanta hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics, which brought international attention to the city and contributed to its growth and development.
- The city is known for its rich cultural diversity, with a large African American population as well as significant Hispanic, Asian, and LGBTQ communities.
- Some famous attractions in or near Atlanta include the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the High Museum of Art, and Stone Mountain Park.
