Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
UDC and Kennesaw House
Photographed By David Seibert, September 14, 2008
1. UDC and Kennesaw House Marker
The Kennesaw Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy was organized July 29, 1898, in the parlors of the Kennesaw House on the second floor corner nearest the railroad station. Mrs. R. L. Nesbitt was elected the first president. There were forty women at the meeting. The nucleus of this chapter was the Ladies Memorial Association, formed soon after the close of the war. The nucleus of that association was the Ladies Aid, who had served the armies and soldiers of the Confederacy in field and in camp.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-110.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Landmarks • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 29, 1864.
Location. 33° 57.163′ N, 84° 33.059′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on Depot Street west of W Park Square, on the left
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kennesaw House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Kennesaw House (here, next to this marker); 1916 Glover Machine Works Locomotive (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Stephens Clay (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cobb County (about 400 feet away); The Manning Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); African Americans at the Root House (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Root House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
Photographed By David Seibert, September 14, 2008
2. "UDC and Kennesaw House" and "Kennesaw House" Markers in their previous locations
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, July 2, 2018
3. UDC and Kennesaw House Marker
The marker has been moved a few yards east to the corner of the Kennesaw House, now the Marietta Museum of History. To its right is the "Kennesaw House" Marker.
Photographed By David Seibert, September 14, 2008
4. Kennesaw House and its associated markers in their previous locations
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2007, by Michael Cruce of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,948 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on July 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on September 14, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
