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Chickamauga gets Civil War site funding
Rome News-Tribune [Rome, Geo.]
June 7, 2007
From the Office of the Governor
ATLANTA – Gov. Sonny Perdue today announced two cities as recipients of Georgia Land Conservation Grants and low-interest loans.
Chickamauga and Tybee Island will receive land conservation grants. Chickamauga was also approved for a low interest land conservation loan. “Conservation works best when everyone shares ownership of a project,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “Local governments are partnering with the state to protect important natural and cultural resources for Georgia’s future.”
“I want to thank Governor Perdue for his support and recognition of heritage preservation and the economic value that it brings the state,” said State Senator Jeff Mullis. “I appreciate his support for the needs of Northwest Georgia.”
Awards are as follows:
Chickamauga is getting a $365,000 grant and an $875,000 low interest loan to protect 7 acres.
This project protects the Gordon Lee mansion historic site and grounds with historical values dating from Cherokee settlements, to antebellum Georgia, to the Civil War, and beyond.
Constructed in the 1840’s, the mansion served as the main hospital for both sides during the Battle of Chickamauga, the 2nd bloodiest battle of the Civil War. The historic post war Blue/Gray barbeque was held here in 1889 and attended by 14,000 surviving veterans of the battle. The mansion houses a large collection of period furnishings and artifacts.
The city will use the property as a living history center. Additional contributions in funding are being provided by the current property owner, the city, and private foundations.
Tybee Island is getting a $206,000 grant to protect 14 acres.
Aquisition is on the north end of Tybee Island and protects salt marshes adjacent to the Savannah River estuary. Property contains primarily native salt marsh wetlands and maritime stand forest habitats.
Property has outstanding scenic values and includes raised grade of the old Tybee railroad which the city will manage as part of their walking and bike trail with public access.
Additional contributions in funding are being provided by the city and Chatham County. State Senator Eric Johnson said, “Governor Perdue’s actions to protect Georgia’s natural resources will reap great rewards for our state for years to come. I’m thrilled that Tybee Island, as one of the first land conservation grant recipients, can serve as an example of Governor Perdue’s vision.”
In April 2005 Governor Perdue signed into law the Georgia Land Conservation Act, an initiative to encourage the long-term conservation and protection of Georgia’s natural, cultural and historic resources.
The legislation established an initial trust fund and a revolving loan fund of $100 million in state, federal and private funding, available to local governments and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the purchase of conservation lands and conservation easements.
Another $47.3 million in state funding will be available in fiscal year 2008 which begins in July. Thus far the program has endorsed 34 projects totaling over 37,000 acres.
Eric
Rome News-Tribune [Rome, Geo.]
June 7, 2007
From the Office of the Governor
ATLANTA – Gov. Sonny Perdue today announced two cities as recipients of Georgia Land Conservation Grants and low-interest loans.
Chickamauga and Tybee Island will receive land conservation grants. Chickamauga was also approved for a low interest land conservation loan. “Conservation works best when everyone shares ownership of a project,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “Local governments are partnering with the state to protect important natural and cultural resources for Georgia’s future.”
“I want to thank Governor Perdue for his support and recognition of heritage preservation and the economic value that it brings the state,” said State Senator Jeff Mullis. “I appreciate his support for the needs of Northwest Georgia.”
Awards are as follows:
Chickamauga is getting a $365,000 grant and an $875,000 low interest loan to protect 7 acres.
This project protects the Gordon Lee mansion historic site and grounds with historical values dating from Cherokee settlements, to antebellum Georgia, to the Civil War, and beyond.
Constructed in the 1840’s, the mansion served as the main hospital for both sides during the Battle of Chickamauga, the 2nd bloodiest battle of the Civil War. The historic post war Blue/Gray barbeque was held here in 1889 and attended by 14,000 surviving veterans of the battle. The mansion houses a large collection of period furnishings and artifacts.
The city will use the property as a living history center. Additional contributions in funding are being provided by the current property owner, the city, and private foundations.
Tybee Island is getting a $206,000 grant to protect 14 acres.
Aquisition is on the north end of Tybee Island and protects salt marshes adjacent to the Savannah River estuary. Property contains primarily native salt marsh wetlands and maritime stand forest habitats.
Property has outstanding scenic values and includes raised grade of the old Tybee railroad which the city will manage as part of their walking and bike trail with public access.
Additional contributions in funding are being provided by the city and Chatham County. State Senator Eric Johnson said, “Governor Perdue’s actions to protect Georgia’s natural resources will reap great rewards for our state for years to come. I’m thrilled that Tybee Island, as one of the first land conservation grant recipients, can serve as an example of Governor Perdue’s vision.”
In April 2005 Governor Perdue signed into law the Georgia Land Conservation Act, an initiative to encourage the long-term conservation and protection of Georgia’s natural, cultural and historic resources.
The legislation established an initial trust fund and a revolving loan fund of $100 million in state, federal and private funding, available to local governments and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the purchase of conservation lands and conservation easements.
Another $47.3 million in state funding will be available in fiscal year 2008 which begins in July. Thus far the program has endorsed 34 projects totaling over 37,000 acres.
Eric
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