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Atlanta was founded in 1837 as the end of the Western & Atlantic railroad line. It is the capital city of the southeast, a city of the future with strong ties to its past. Great Places in AmericaAPA's flagship program celebrates places of exemplary character, quality, and planning. Places are selected annually and represent the gold standard in sense of place, cultural and historical interest, and a vision for tomorrow.
Atlanta: A Brief HistoryAtlanta was founded in 1837 as the end of the Western & Atlantic railroad line. First named Marthasville in honor of the then-governor's daughter, nicknamed Terminus for its rail location, and then changed to Atlanta.
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