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As Sherman's armies began to threaten the rail lines into Atlanta
terrified women, children and old men abandonded their dug out bomb shelters,
piled what belongings they could onto south bound trains and prayed they
survived the federal bombardment. Those who remined despite federal efforts
were forced from their homes after the surrender of the city. These
refugees were taken by wagon to "Rough and Ready Tavern" [near the present
Hartsfield Airport and Ford assembly plant] and turned over to the care of
Confederate authorities. Those who did not family or friends to turn to
were placed in refugee camps by the government.
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