Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
"Oakton"
Ante-bellum residence of John R. Wilder.
June 21, Hood’s A. C. was shifted to the left, of Hardee’s line [CS] -- prolonging it to & S. of Powder Springs rd., leaving Wheeler to guard the rt. flank. Maj. Gen. W. W. Loring had his headquarters at "Oakton", the Wilder house.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-50.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1742.
Location. 33° 57.997′ N, 84° 33.69′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on Kennesaw Avenue, 0 miles north of St. Marys Lane, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cherokee Indian Trail Tree (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Residence of Alice McLellan Birney (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Archibald Howell Home (approx. 0.7 miles away); Oil House Location (approx. 0.8 miles away); Forge Location (approx. 0.8 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (approx. 0.8 miles away); Barracks Location (approx. 0.8 miles away); Education Building Location (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.
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