Railroad Man: John J. Thrasher and Atlanta’s Early Years, 1839-1900
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Railroad Man: John J. Thrasher and Atlanta’s Early Years, 1839-1900 John J. Thrasher was a 21-year-old entrepreneur when he built the railroad settlement that was first called “Thrasherville” in 1839, and then “Terminus” and “Marthasville” before it was incorporated as Atlanta in 1847. His construction of a railroad embankment to link railroads from Chattanooga and Macon laid the foundation for Atlanta’s destiny as a transportation center. He remained in Atlanta for 23 years where he became one of its most prominent citizens and served in Georgia’s legislature. Today he is recognized on a federal historic marker on Marietta Street as Atlanta’s first merchant. In 1870, Mr. Thrasher bought property twenty miles northeast of Atlanta, founded the town of Norcross and became its first mayor. He named the town after Jonathan Norcross, his friend, fellow merchant and Atlanta’s second mayor. 
Known affectionately as “Cousin John” by friend and stranger, the gregarious entrepreneur remains today as one of Georgia’s most colorful historical figures. This 24-page booklet is the first published biography of John J. Thrasher and brings together all known historical information about him. It includes a complete bibliography and several historic photos of Mr. Thrasher. Bucky Johnson, the mayor of Norcross, called Railroad Man a “fascinating read” and purchased 100 copies to give away at the Norcross Visitors Center. David E. Sumner, PhD, is the great-great-grandson of John J. Thrasher and a professor of journalism at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Sumner grew up in Dade City, Florida, where John Thrasher settled during the later years of his life and is buried today. Sumner received his B.A. from Stetson University, a master’s degree from the University of the South, and his doctorate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 
Order from the author for $6 plus $3 shipping and handling. Call for discount on bulk orders. Checks payable to: David E. Sumner, 4009 Colonial Drive, Anderson, IN 46012 • (765-617-3890) • Davidesumner@gmail.com Directory: 2014 2014 -> For want of a nail 2014 -> The Global Warming that Wasn’t 2014 -> Assembly, No. 3901 state of new jersey 216th legislature 2014 -> Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2014 2014 -> Ihbb asian Championships 2014 middle school bowl Round 4 First Quarter 2014 -> Unit: Automotive and Auto Body 2014 -> Ihbb european Championships 2014 Bowl Round 4 First Quarter 2014 -> International History Bee and Bowl 2013-14 Asian Division Question Set Bowl Round Six 2014 -> United states patent and trademark office 2014 -> Walnut creek, ca branch executive committee meeting minutes Download 5 Kb. Share with your friends:
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