Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Zion Heritage Museum
Photographed by David Seibert, May 28, 2011
1. Old Zion Heritage Museum Marker
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 • Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
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: 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.
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Photographed by David Seibert, May 28, 2011
2. Old Zion Heritage Museum Marker
Looking east on Lemon Street at the Haynes Street intersection
Photographed by David Seibert, May 28, 2011
3. Old Zion Heritage Museum Marker
Looking west on Lemon Street; the buildings of the modern Zion Baptist Church fill almost the entire block.
Photographed by David Seibert, May 28, 2011
4. Old Zion Heritage Museum
The marker is visible on the side of the building.
Photographed by David Seibert, May 28, 2011
5. Old Zion Heritage Museum
A marker from the Historic Preservation Section of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources recognizing the addition of the building to the National Register of Historic Places, and the cornerstone from 1888 are at the corner of the building.
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 1,395 times since then and 35 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.
