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Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

Fort Oglethorpe is a city predominantly in Catoosa County with some portions in Walker County in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 9,263. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 34.9456, -85.2456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cities in Georgia (U.S. state), Populated places in Catoosa County, Georgia, Populated places in Walker County, Georgia, Chattanooga metropolitan area

East Ridge, Tennessee

East Ridge is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 20,979. East Ridge is bordered by Chattanooga to the west, north and east, and the Georgia state line to the south. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The name of the city comes from its location due east of Missionary Ridge. The Bachman Tubes beneath Missionary Ridge link East Ridge with downtown Chattanooga.

Located at 34.9967, -85.2375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Cities in Tennessee, Populated places in Hamilton County, Tennessee, Chattanooga metropolitan area

Battle of Chickamauga

The Battle of Chickamauga, fought September 19–20, 1863, marked the end of a Union offensive in southeastern Tennessee and northwestern Georgia called the Chickamauga Campaign. The battle was the most significant Union defeat in the Western Theater of the American Civil War and involved the second highest number of casualties in the war following the Battle of Gettysburg. The battle was fought between the Army of the Cumberland under Maj. Gen.

Located at 34.9176, -85.2606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Chickamauga Campaign, Battles of the Western Theater of the American Civil War, Confederate victories of the American Civil War, Georgia (U.S. state) in the American Civil War, Catoosa County, Georgia, Walker County, Georgia, Conflicts in 1863, 1863 in Georgia (U.S. state)

Fort Oglethorpe (Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia)

Fort Oglethorpe was an Army post established in 1902 and opened in 1904. It served largely as a cavalry post for the 6th Cavalry. During World War I Fort Oglethorpe was home to 4,000 German Prisoners of War and civilian detainees. During World War I and World War II, it became a war-time induction and processing center. During World War II, it was a major training center for the Women's Army Corps. The post was declared surplus after World War II and sold.

Located at 34.9456, -85.2456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Catoosa County, Georgia, Former United States Army facilities, Forts in Georgia (U.S. state), Buildings and structures in Walker County, Georgia

Missionary Ridge

Missionary Ridge is a geographic feature in Chattanooga, Tennessee, site of the Battle of Missionary Ridge, a battle in the American Civil War, fought on November 25, 1863. Union forces under Maj. Gens. Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, and George H. Thomas routed Confederate forces under General Braxton Bragg and lifted the siege of the city.

Located at 34.9864, -85.2786 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Mountains of Tennessee, Geography of Hamilton County, Tennessee, Geography of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Geography of Walker County, Georgia, Ridges of the United States

Lake Winnepesaukah

Lake Winnepesaukah (nicknamed Lake Winnie) is an amusement park located on Lakeview Drive in Lakeview, Georgia near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Winnepesaukah means "beautiful water. " Carl and Minette Dixon opened the park to guests in 1925. The park is currently run by their granddaughter, Adrienne Rhodes, and her family.

Located at 34.9764, -85.2472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1925 establishments in the United States, Amusement parks in Georgia (U.S. state), Visitor attractions in Catoosa County, Georgia, Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters carousels, Buildings and structures in Catoosa County, Georgia

Cannon Ball (roller coaster)

The Cannon Ball roller coaster is a wooden roller coaster at Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park, Lakeview, Georgia, near Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was designed by John C. Allen and opened in 1967 as Lake Winnie's first roller coaster. It is one of three roller coasters at the park, the other two being Wild Lightnin', a steel roller coaster over the lake, and the Wacky Worm, a children's ride. The Cannon Ball is much bigger than the other two.

Located at 34.9748, -85.2485 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Wooden roller coasters, Roller coasters in Tennessee, Roller coasters introduced in 1967