Native Americans once inhabited a portion of what is now Atlanta. The Creek Indians and the Cherokee Indians were the two tribes to be inhabiting the land. After the immigration by the settlers, the majority of the settlers were British. In 1814 the settlers took over the land and built Fort Peachtree. In 1836 legislature allowed for the Western and Atlantic Railroads to be built in order to have a trade route.
Atlanta was also famous for having battles on their territory during the Civil War. The battle of Atlanta and the battle of Peachtree Creek are a couple but not all of the significant battles in the history of the city. It also served as grounds for military soldiers after the end of the war.
From: city-directory.com
http://www.city-directory.com/Overview/history/history1.htm
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