July 8, 1864. Federal troops overrun the one cannon guarding the river crossing at Heard’s Ferry and begin rushing soldiers into Sandy Springs.
Heritage Sandy Springs: On July 8, 1864, Federal troops crossed the river
by
Joe Earle
July 8, 1864. Federal troops overrun the one cannon guarding the river crossing at Heard’s Ferry and begin rushing soldiers into Sandy Springs.
Joe Earle is a former Editor-at-Large for Rough Draft. He has more than 30-years of experience at newspapers, including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and was Managing Editor of Reporter Newspapers. More by Joe Earle
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