Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
This Little Cannon
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 33° 56.75′ N, 84° 32.917′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker can be reached from West Atlanta Street just north of Cemetery Street SE. The marker and cannon are located in the north section of the Old Marietta City Cemetery, near the Confederate Monument. While the monument is visible from Powder Springs Road (GA Highway 360), access is from West Atlanta Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.D.C. Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Marietta Confederate Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); S. V. Sanford (within shouting distance of this marker); Slave Lot (within shouting distance of this marker); Rest well, Miss Mattie (within shouting distance of this marker); William Root (within shouting distance of this marker); Founder's Lot William Harris (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
Regarding This Little Cannon. The cannon is a six pounder bronze howitzer.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 878 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 10, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5, 6. submitted on June 17, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 7. submitted on November 26, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.