Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Root House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 11, 2023
1. William Root House Marker
Inscription.
William Root House. . This house was constructed for local merchant and druggist William Root and his wife Hannah in 1845. It was originally located on the corner of Church and Lemon Streets. Their extended family of eleven and four enslaved persons resided on the original Root House property. During the Civil War, the Root family relocated to Washington, Georgia. United States Army troops occupied. Marietta on July 3, 1864. Local oral tradition holds that due to its proximity to a war hospital, the Root House became a temporary residence for Union surgeons, likely sparing the home from destruction. The Root family returned. to Marietta on July 15, 1865. The family found their house intact even though many buildings in the city were destroyed. The Root family continued to live in the house until 1886. The house was moved to this location in 1989. , The William Root House is owned and operated by Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society, Inc. Learn more at WilliamRootHouse.com.
This house was constructed for local merchant and druggist William Root and
his wife Hannah in 1845. It was originally located on the corner of Church
and Lemon Streets. Their extended family of eleven and four enslaved persons
resided on the original Root House property. During the Civil War, the Root
family relocated to Washington, Georgia. United States Army troops occupied.
Marietta on July 3, 1864. Local oral tradition holds that due to its proximity
to a war hospital, the Root House became a temporary residence for Union
surgeons, likely sparing the home from destruction. The Root family returned.
to Marietta on July 15, 1865. The family found their house intact even though
many buildings in the city were destroyed. The Root family continued to live
in the house until 1886. The house was moved to this location in 1989.
The William Root House is owned and operated by Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Inc. Learn more at WilliamRootHouse.com.
Erected by Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 33° 57.297′ N, 84° 33.124′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia
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, in Cobb County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Marietta Parkway Northwest (Georgia Route 5) and Polk Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 North Marietta Pkwy NW, Marietta GA 30060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . 1. History of the Root House. A brief summary of the house's history. (William Root House) (Submitted on July 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Root House Museum. A history of the house, with videos and photographs showcasing it. (Marietta.com) (Submitted on July 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 11, 2023
2. William Root House Marker
Featured marker is on the left.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 11, 2023
3. The William and Hannah Root House
It is now an historical museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
