Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Root House
Photographed by David Seibert, June 8, 2013
1. William Root House Marker
Erected 2010 by The Nicholas Wallingford Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list.
Location. 33° 57.303′ N, 84° 33.127′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. It is at the intersection of North Marietta Parkway (Georgia Route 120A) and Polk Street NW, on the right when traveling north on North Marietta Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta GA 30060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont and in Metro Atlanta. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named William Root House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named William Root House (a few steps from this marker); African Americans at the Root House (a few steps from this marker); The Manning Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Methodist Church of Marietta (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clarke Library Building (about 600 feet away); 1916 Glover Machine Works Locomotive
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Regarding William Root House. The Root House originally stood at Church and Lemon Streets in Marietta. By the late 1980s it had badly deteriorated and was slated for destruction. In 1989 the Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society acquired the house and moved it to its present location, where it was restored. It is now open to the public as a house museum.
Also see . . . History of the Root House. (Submitted on December 3, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed by David Seibert, June 8, 2013
2. William Root House Marker
The marker is just to the left of the front door.
Photographed by David Seibert, June 8, 2013
3. William Root House and Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, March 5, 2009
4. William Root House
In 2009 the house was undergoing a complete restoration.
Photographed by David Seibert, March 5, 2009
5. William Root House from the rear
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 480 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 3, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.
