April 6, 1936: Gainesville Tornado

On the morning of April 6, 1936, a devasting tornado hit Gainesville, GA. It was the fifth deadliest tornado in U.S. history. The 1936 Gainesville Tornado: Disaster and Recovery collection offers film footage, images, an interactive map and more of the damage as well as the recovery efforts to rebuild Gainesville. There is also a handout to share this collection with others.