Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Zion Heritage Museum
In 1888, the present structure was built.
Original early 20th century pews are still used.
Placed on National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Restored in 1997. Museum established in 2003.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 33° 57.3′ N, 84° 32.833′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is at the intersection of Lemon Street and Haynes Street, on the right when traveling east on Lemon Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cherokee Treaty (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clarke Library Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Judge Debra Halpern Bernes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Edward Flournoy, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander Stephens Clay (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cobb County (approx. ¼ mile away); UDC and Kennesaw House (approx. ¼ mile away); Kennesaw House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 951 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 28, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.