Atlanta facts & stats

Question 1

What was Atlanta's original name when it was founded in 1837?

Accepted Answer

Terminus. The name marked the end of the Western and Atlantic Railroad; the town became Marthasville in 1843 and Atlanta in 1845.

Question 2

About how high above sea level is Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

1,050 feet. Its elevation sets Atlanta apart from most other Southern cities.

Question 3

In what year did Atlanta become Georgia's state capital?

Accepted Answer

1868. Atlanta replaced Milledgeville as Georgia's seat of government.

Question 4

In what year did Atlanta host the Summer Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

1996. They were the centennial Games, 100 years after the first modern Olympics in 1896.

Question 5

About how many daily flights operate at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

Accepted Answer

2,200+. The airport reports an annual economic impact of more than $66 billion.

Question 6

In what year was Atlanta captured and largely destroyed by Union General William T. Sherman?

Accepted Answer

September 2, 1864. The city rebuilt and later hosted the Cotton States and International Exposition in 1895.

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