Near Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
16th A.C. to Roswell
Its line of march included Powder Springs Rd. from the Cheney house to the Marietta Public Square, traversing, enroute the battlefield of Kolb’s Farm.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-60.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1811.
Location. 33° 53.09′ N, 84° 37.07′ W. Marker is near Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is at the intersection of Powder Springs Road SW and Bankstone Drive SW, on the right when traveling south on Powder Springs Road SW. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Schofield's Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Ross' Headquarters (approx. 1.3 miles away); Battle of Kolb's Farm (approx. 1.6 miles away); Wm. G. McAdoo's Birthplace (approx. 1.8 miles away); Kolb House (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Kolb's Farm (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Kolb's Farm (approx. 2.2 miles away); Battle of Kolb's Farm - June 22, 1864 (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 942 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.