Max Corput facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maximilien van den Corput
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Max van den Corput
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| Born | September 24, 1824, Elsene (Ixelles), Belgium. near Brussels, Belgium |
| Died | January 16, 1911 Atlanta, Georgia, US |
| Place of burial |
Oakland Cemetery (Atlanta)
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
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 Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Commands held | Cherokee Artillery |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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| Spouse(s) | Marie Roberts van den Corput |
| Other work | architect, engineer |
Max Corput, also known as Maximilien van den Corput, was a talented Belgian-American architect. He is famous for designing the second Union Station in Atlanta, Georgia. Max Corput also served as an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
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Early Life and Moving to America
Max Corput was born near Brussels in Belgium. We don't know his exact birth date, but it was likely between 1824 and 1826. In 1848, he was part of a group of Belgians who moved to the United States. They left Belgium because of political changes in their home country.
Corput and his family, including his younger brother Felix, traveled through New York and Charleston. They settled in Cave Spring, Georgia. This area had recently become available for new settlers.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began in 1861, Max Corput joined the Confederate States Army. He became a Third Lieutenant in a unit called the Cherokee Artillery battery. This unit was made up of soldiers from Floyd and Cherokee counties in Georgia. Many of his relatives, including his brother Felix, also joined this unit.
Corput's unit was part of the Siege of Vicksburg. After this battle, they quickly returned to fighting. By 1864, Corput had been promoted to captain and was in charge of the battery. During the Battle of Resaca, his unit lost four cannons. Max Corput himself became a prisoner of war in April 1865. He was held at Camp Chase in Ohio until October of that year.
Life After the War
After the war ended, Max Corput moved to Atlanta. He started an architecture firm called Van den Corput and Fay. He had previously worked as an engineer, but he became well-known for his building designs.
Corput passed away on January 16, 1911, in Atlanta. He was buried in Oakland Cemetery. For many years, his grave did not have a marker, but one was placed in 2014. His wife, Marie, was 24 years younger than him and died in 1920. They had six children together.
Buildings Designed by Max Corput
Max Corput designed several important buildings. Many of these are in Atlanta and the surrounding areas.
- Georgia Railroad Freight Depot (1869): This is the oldest building in Downtown Atlanta.
- DeGive's Opera House (1870–1921): A famous opera house in Atlanta.
- Atlanta's second Union Station (1871–1930): A major train station.
- The Clayton County Courthouse.
- The Old Bartow County Courthouse.
Images for kids
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The DeGive's Opera House building, later known as the Bijou Theater.
