Sherman’s Scorch Marks- the remains of the Sweetwater/New Manchester cotton mill near Atlanta, GA

General William T. Sherman ordered that the cotton mills near Atlanta be burned and their workers, mostly women and children, taken as prisoners of war. This is the story of one of the mills, originally named the Sweetwater Mill, but changed to the New Manchester Mill. Located on the banks of the Sweetwater Creek, one of the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River, in Lithia Springs, Georgia, the mill still holds on to the scorch marks left by Sherman’s fire and destruction. We tell the story of one family who worked there, and forced on foot to Marietta to be taken by rail to a prison camp in Kentucky. Sweetwater Creek State Park is open to visitors and the ruins are located on an easily accessible trail with a 15 minute walk.

[@kimborbs]

Ohhh man. Whenever I hit that trail, I have to stop by the mill and just consider the history.

[@davewhite113]

I have really missed your videos! I've learned so much and I share them with my teenage son. They do not teach this kinda stuff in school. THANKS!

[@RagtopHistorian]

Thanks so much! We are glad to be back and traveling again! I remember your kind post before, and I really appreciate it!

[@crystalwallace2175]

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[@RagtopHistorian]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@marthavickers2803]

More like this , please

[@RagtopHistorian]

Yes! I will try. This place is very special! Thanks for watching!!!

[@Pinkbombshell1]

Love this! Keep up the good historical work!