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| Original Caption: | The Confederate Monument "Old Joe" after the 1936 tornado. An emblem of an unconquered spirit. The Confederate Monument withstood the 1936 tornad[o.] Buildings and trees on the Square did not. The National Guard and soldiers erected tents on the Square and aided [...] | |||
| Description | Gainesville, April 1936. View of the Confederate Monument located in the public square after a tornado struck the city April 6. The monument was erected through the efforts of the Longstreet Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. It was unveiled June 7, 1909. The monument is 28 feet tall. The base is made of Georgia marble from Tate, Ga. The bronze soldier atop the base stands in the "at ready" position. The monument is known as "Old Joe" to citizens in the area. Even though the 1936 tornado caused great destruction to the city, the monument remained intact. Soldiers from the 122d Regiment Infantry, Georgia National Guard can be seen standing guard in the square. This unit was called in to aid the community and provide security. Soldiers set up tents and kitchens on the public square as part of their assistance efforts. | |||
| Type of original | Photographs | |||
| Subjects | Gainesville | Hall County | Monuments--Georgia--Gainesville | Tornadoes--Georgia--Gainesville | United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 | Clubs | Armed Forces | |||
| Cite as | Vanishing Georgia, Georgia Division of Archives and History, Office of Secretary of State. | |||
| Usage note | Contact repository re: reproduction and usage. | |||
| Held by | Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260 |
