Forest Park

by Beverly Martin, Christine Terrell, Steve Pearson

Book Overview

Forest Park, originally named Quick Station, was founded in 1846 as a refueling stop for the Macon and Western Railroad. It would later be known as Stump Town because of the stumps left behind when trees were cut to provide fuel for the passenger and freight trains traveling to and from Atlanta. This book provides glimpses of the individuals who created the foundation for Forest Park, what their contributions were to the city, when they resided in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738554324
• ISBN13: 9780738554327
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.1"