From 1867 until 1888, U.S. Army soldiers occupied McPherson Barracks (later renamed Fort McPherson) in southwest Atlanta to ensure Reconstruction-era reforms.
Fra 1867 til 1888 var der soldater fra USA's hær i McPherson Barracks (senere omdøbt til Fort McPherson) i det sydvestlige Atlanta, for at sikre rekonstruktionstidens reformer.