Near Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Darby Plantation
Photographed by David Seibert, April 4, 2009
1. Darby Plantation Marker
June 17-19. Gearys (2d) Div., 20th A.C., supporting 13th N.Y. & Pa. E batteries, were N. of rd. & Coxs (3d) Div. 23d. A.C., supporting 1st Ohio Bat. D. [US] were S. of rd. -- in area from Darby house to Mud Cr.
The artillery duel with Cleburne [CS] on high ridge E. of creek & Gearys [US] rain-soaked infantry in flooded area next to stream, are a part of the annals.
On 19th, Cleburne [CS] moved E. followed by 20th A.C. 23d A.C. moved S. on this rd. -- a march that broke the Kennesaw stalemate.
Erected 1952 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-7.)
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 1754.
Location. 33° 57.167′ N, 84° 38.967′ W. Marker is near Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. It is at the intersection of Marietta Highway (Georgia Route 120) and Bob Cox Road, on the right when traveling east on Marietta Highway. Marker is at entrance to shopping center opposite Bob Cox Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30064, 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 2 miles of this marker
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Main Confederate Battle Line (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. Marker originally stood approximately 1/10 mile east on Ga 120, in front of the Darby house.
Additional commentary.
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The house is no longer there. It was replaced by a retirement development.
— Submitted April 7, 2026, by Ron Wendt of Kennesaw, Georgia.
Photographed by David Seibert, April 4, 2009
2. Darby Plantation Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, April 4, 2009
3. Darby Plantation Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, April 4, 2009
4. Darby Plantation
This is the original front. The house has been extensively remodeled since the Civil War. The porch is a later addition, probably in the first third of the 20th century. The wing to the back was probably built at the same time. The window on the second floor appears to be original, while the ones on the first floor were probably added at the same time as the rear addition.
Photographed by David Seibert, April 4, 2009
5. Darby Plantation
Rear of the heavily modified house which still stands on battlefield.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,648 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
