The Central History Museum

A Southern Town's Past and Future

Railroads and Farming

In 1873, the town of Central was established as a train headquarters where engines were changed. The town was named for its central location between Atlanta and Charlotte. Central rapidly filled with dispatchers, ...

Chapel of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Tem

This chapel designed by Maximilien Godefroy represents a unique combination of French Gothic and classical architecture; it was built of English brick and trimmed with Acquia Creek sandstone and stucco. The cornerstone was dedicated by Bishop Carroll on June 16, ...

The Elms

The elm trees President McGuffey planted near this path in the 1840s stood for over 100 years. Their beauty is recalled each year when the community members gather for the Concerts under the Elms.

Dedicated by the Class of 2005

Courtesy hmdb.org

The Central History Museum

A Southern Town's Past and Future

Railroads and Farming

In 1873, the town of Central was established as a train headquarters where engines were changed. The town was named for its central location between Atlanta and Charlotte. Central rapidly filled with dispatchers, ...

Athens County Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

The People of Athens County

erect

this monument

in memory of those who volunteered

as

Soldiers and Sailors

in defense of the Union

and to perpetuate

Free Government.

The People

will ever remember how much of

our national prosperity

is due to

the patriotism and valor

of

the men who died

in

the service of their country

Athens ...

The Skavlem–Williams Log Cabin

This structure of hand-hewn oak stood on the farm of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Williams. It was erected during the 1830's by Erick and Ragnhild Skavlem. It now stands as a visible reminder of the sacrifices made by early pioneers ...

Army of the Potomac

June 29 1863

Headquarters of the Army moved from Frederick to Middleburg. First and Eleventh Corps marched from Frederick to Emmitsburg. Second Corps from Monocacy Junction via Liberty and Johnsville to Uniontown. Third Corps from near Woodsborough to Taneytown. Fifth Corps ...

Army of the Potomac

June 30 1863

Headquarters of the Army moved from Middleburg to Taneytown.

First Corps marched from Emmitsburg to Marsh Creek.

Third Corps from Taneytown to Bridgeport.

Fifth Corps from Liberty via Johnsville, Union Bridge and Union to Union Milles. Sixth Corps ...

Army of the Potomac

July 1 1863

Headquarters of the Army at Taneytown. First Corps marched from Marsh Creek to Gettysburg. Eleventh Corps from Emmitsburg to Gettysburg. Second Corps from Uniontown via Taneytown to near Gettysburg. Third Corps from Bridgeport via Emmitsburg to the field ...

Army of the Potomac

July 2 1863

Headquarters of the Army moved to Gettysburg. Second, Fifth and Sixth Corps, Lockwood's Brigade from the Middle Department, First and Third Brigades Second Cavalry Division, Third Cavalry Division and the Artillery Reserve reached the field. First and Second ...