On Frank Kirk Road at Kennesaw Due West Road, on the right when traveling north on Frank Kirk Road.
Acting chief of artillery for the 1st Division (4th Army Corps), Simonson on June 16, 1864 was busy entrenching here a 4-gun battery of artillery when he was killed by a Confederate bullet. The Confederate was perhaps a sharpshooter armed with an . . . — — Map (db m11338) HM
On Cheatham Hill Dr. (Georgia Route 120) near Whitlock Ave NW, on the left when traveling west.
The intrenched line of the Confederate Army of Tenn., as of June 19-July 3, 1864, crossed the road here. This sector was held by Lt. Gen. Wm. J. Hardee's A.C. -- the right of his line at Kennesaw Mtn., the left, from 1 to 2 miles southward of this . . . — — Map (db m5239) HM
The Native Americans bent saplings to grow into living “signposts” for traveling Indians. These living markers pointed the way to a water source, a suitable river crossing or a main trail. — — Map (db m50200) HM
On County Services Parkway, 0.2 miles south of Powder Springs Road (Georgia Route 360), on the right when traveling south.
In 1803, Georgia established a lottery as the fairest means of distributing land to common farmers. After gold was discovered in 1828 near Dahlonega, the state ignored federal treaties and asserted its claims on the Cherokee territory (including . . . — — Map (db m224740) HM
On Lawrence Street NE west of Haynes Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1808–1809, the Cherokee nation divided when some of its members decided to move west of the Mississippi River to pursue a hunter lifestyle where game was plentiful rather than live the more settled lifestyle prevalent in the east. A portion . . . — — Map (db m68042) HM
In the 1930s the Great Depression left 25% of the population of the United States unemployed and another 22 million homeless. Newly elected president Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal" programs sought to provide relief and reform to the American . . . — — Map (db m242587) HM
Sara Freeman Clarke established the first public library in Marietta and Cobb County in 1882 when she allowed residents to borrow books from her home without charge. She named it the “Franklin Lending Library”.
The next year, a group . . . — — Map (db m60577) HM
On South Park Square NE east of West Park Square NE, on the left when traveling east.
Created December 3, 1832, and named for Judge Thomas W. Cobb, a former U.S. Senator, Marietta was named for his wife.
Fertile lands gave impetus to farming; ample water power encouraged industries. People from further south sought Marietta as . . . — — Map (db m1660) HM
Near West Atlanta Street SE, 0.1 miles north of Cemetery Street SE.
3,000 Confederate dead from every southern state are buried in this cemetery. First established for [CS] soldiers killed in a railroad collision in 1863, it became the resting place for dead from nearby battlefields. In 1866, under the direction of . . . — — Map (db m17007) HM
On Powder Springs Road (Georgia Route 360) at South Marietta Parkway (Georgia Route 120), on the right when traveling north on Powder Springs Road.
Burial of Confederates killed in a railroad collision, September, 1863, on land given by Mrs. Jane Glover, established this cemetery. Later more land was given by Ann Moyer and others, and the [CS] dead here from Marietta hospitals and the Kennesaw . . . — — Map (db m29816) HM
On Marietta Highway (Georgia Route 120) at Bob Cox Road, on the right when traveling east on Marietta Highway.
The old Marietta Rd. joined the Sandtown Rd. here -- 1864. June 17-19. Geary’s (2d) Div., 20th A.C., supporting 13th N.Y. & Pa. E batteries, were N. of rd. & Cox’s (3d) Div. 23d. A.C., supporting 1st Ohio Bat. D. [US] were S. of rd. -- in area from . . . — — Map (db m17686) HM
On Burnt Hickory Road NW, 0.1 miles Old Mountain Road NW, on the right when traveling north.
Site of home of Rev. Gary Davis (1799-1875).
In June 1864, was an outpost of right wing of Sherman's forces [US], moving from New Hope Church in Paulding Co. toward the State R.R. and the [CS] left
flank. Hardee's Corps [CS] , on the left, . . . — — Map (db m14407) HM
Near Kennesaw Mountain Drive east of Stilesboro Road, on the right when traveling south.
To hold the line against advancing Union soldiers, Confederates created hundreds of trenches and earthen walls. These fortifications protected a wide arc around and on top of Kennesaw Mountain. Confederate earthworks are still visible here on both . . . — — Map (db m241828) HM
(captions)
Aerial Photo of Civilian Conservation Camp at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Example of a camp's education report — — Map (db m242651) HM
Near Burnt Hickory Road NW at Old Mountain Road NW, on the right when traveling west.
These shallow ditches were once formidable earthen and log defenses. Confederate soldiers also felled trees and installed other barriers in front of the trenches to slow Union attackers.
The 3rd & 5th Consolidated Missouri Regiment, CSA, built . . . — — Map (db m244928) HM
On Whitlock Avenue SW (Georgia Route 120) at Burnt Hickory Road NW, on the right when traveling west on Whitlock Avenue SW.
The 23d A.C. [US] seized a position at Moss’ house (at Floyd Station), lower Sandtown Rd., July 1 -- nearer Chattahoochee River than Johnston’s Kennesaw line [CS], whereupon he withdrew his army, via Marietta, to his Smyrna - Ruff’s Mill line, 6 mi. . . . — — Map (db m16851) HM
On John Ward Road at Dallas Highway (Georgia Route 120), on the left when traveling north on John Ward Road.
One-half mi. S., at the road - fork, is SIGNAL HILL, where Sherman observed the assault on Cheatham Hill by troops of the 4th & 14th Corps [US], June 27.
The John Ward Road -- left turn at the fork -- leads to Thomas’ Headquarters, June 27, & . . . — — Map (db m29755) HM
Near Cheatam Hill Drive SW, 0.7 miles south of Whitlock Avenue NW (Georgia Route 120), on the right when traveling south.
Confederate engineers and work crews started digging earthworks around Kennesaw Mountain a few days before their army fell back to this position on June 19. For the next week Southern soldiers improved their earthwork defenses despite constant rain. . . . — — Map (db m70086) HM
On Cheatham Hill Road, 0.1 miles south of John Ward Road, on the right when traveling south.
June 27, 1864. At 8 A.M., five brigades assaulted the Confederates of Hardee’s Corps, posted on the wooded ridge across the valley eastward. From left to right there were: Kimball’s, Wagner’s & Harker’s brigades, Newton’s div. 4th A. C.; McCook’s & . . . — — Map (db m30010) HM
Near Kennesaw Mountain Drive at Stilesboro Road, on the left when traveling south.
Shielded by earthworks, Confederates in this battery atop Little Kennesaw dueled with Union artillery for about two weeks. Confederates named this fortification for Lieutenant Edward D. McBride, who was killed by shrapnel from an exploding Federal . . . — — Map (db m242370) HM
Near West Atlanta Street SE, 0.2 miles north of Cemetery Street SE.
Oldest grave is on this plot for Wm. Harris' son, William Capers G. Harris (1823-1831). Mr. Harris, a wealthy planter, was a devout Methodist and champion of education. In War of 1812 he served in Capt. Jett Thomas' Co., 2nd, Regt., Ga. Militia. He . . . — — Map (db m15202) HM
On Lower Roswell Road, 0.1 miles west of Old Canton Road, on the right when traveling west.
John D. Gantt came to Cobb County in the 1850s with his parents and siblings, and married in 1858. Although the family's farm was destroyed during the Civil War, they rebuilt and continued to acquire land. Years later, the family built this house, . . . — — Map (db m11321) HM
Near Johnson Ferry Road at Columns Drive, on the right when traveling north.
300 ft. W. stood the res. of Wm. Johnston who operated the ferry in the 1850's, where Johnston's Fy. Rd. crosses the Chattahoochee River.
July 5, 1864. Gen. Kenner Garrard's cav. div. [US] enroute from Marietta to Roswell via this rd., camped on . . . — — Map (db m19184) HM
On Lower Roswell Road at Timber Ridge Road, on the right when traveling west on Lower Roswell Road. Reported missing.
With the occupation of Marietta by Federal forces July 3, 1864, Garrard’s cav. was sent to Roswell to secure a Chattahoochee River crossing for the passage of McPherson’s Army of the Tennessee, which was later shifted from the Federal right to the . . . — — Map (db m50567) HM
On Cheatham Mill Road SW, 0.2 miles north of Cavan Drive SW, on the right when traveling south.
In field west of rd., where right of 14th joined left of 20th Corps [US]. From this point, June 27, Gen. Thomas [US] directed the assault of 5 brigades of 4th and 14th Corps, against Hardee’s Corps [CS] posted on Cheatham's Hill, E., across valley . . . — — Map (db m17179) HM
On Burnt Hickory Road NW at Carnes Road NW on Burnt Hickory Road NW.
Cyrus York house-site; June 10-19, 1864. Johnston’s forces [CS] moved from Paulding Co. to Kennesaw area, June 5, & occupied lines from Lost to Brushy Mtns. June 16: the left was withdrawn E. of Mud Creek. June 19: all forces shifted to mountain . . . — — Map (db m17650) HM
On Burnt Hickory Road, 0.1 miles east of Ernest W. Barrett Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
Following the withdrawal of Johnston’s forces, from the Mud Creek ~ Brushy Mtn. line, June 19, to the final one, which included Kennesaw Mtn., Howard’s 4th A. C. [US] moved E. from Hardee’s salient [CS].
Astride this, the Burnt Hickory rd., the . . . — — Map (db m33449) HM
On Burnt Hickory Road NW at Hardage Trace NW, on the right when traveling west on Burnt Hickory Road NW.
After withdrawing his corps from Lost Mtn. June 9, Polk’s H’dq’rs. [CS] were at the John Kirk house 1 mi. W. on this rd. June 10, h’dq’rs. were moved to Hardage house. Sun. June 12. The Bishop-General read the church service (Episcopal) for his . . . — — Map (db m17665) HM
Near Wildwood Parkway, 0.3 miles east of Windy Hill Road Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
In 1928, Carlyle Fraser purchased the Motor Parts Depot in Atlanta, Georgia for $40,000, and renamed the parts store Genuine Parts Company (GPC). The original store had annual sales of just $75,000, and six employees. Over the years, GPC, in . . . — — Map (db m197636) HM
On Roswell Road at Larry McDonald Memorial highway (Interstate 75), on the right when traveling west on Roswell Road.
In respectful memory of the thousands
across America, denied justice by lynching;
victims of hatred, prejudice, and ignorance.
Between 1880-1946,
~570 Georgians were lynched. — — Map (db m136757) HM
On Powder Springs Street SE (Georgia Route 360) at Hedges Street SE, on the right when traveling south on Powder Springs Street SE.
Opened in 1851 on a 110-acre campus, the Institute had a 4-year curriculum modeled after West Point. The cadet lifestyle was strict. Students attended classes all day followed by an hour-long drill, dress parades at sunset and evenings spent . . . — — Map (db m33698) HM
On New Salem Road at Salient Road NW, on the right when traveling north on New Salem Road.
June 16, 1864. From this point as a pivot, the Confederate line W. to Gilgal Church & Lost Mtn. was swung back to a N. & S. line E. of Mud Creek, thereby making a salient angle -- Hardee's A. C. on the left or S; Polk's & Hood's Corps on the right, . . . — — Map (db m11481) HM
On Shallowford Road, 0.1 miles west of Sandy Plains Road, on the right when traveling west.
This stone marks
the Hightower Indian
Trail used by the
Cherokees and by
trading parties
of other tribes
(On the base)
1931
100th Anniversary — — Map (db m111282) HM
On Shallowford Road NE at Mountain Trace NE, on the right when traveling east on Shallowford Road NE.
Already a well-established route in the 1700s, the Hightower Trail was a major Indian thoroughfare and part of a network of trails connecting Augusta with the Etowah River area and Alabama. The path crossed the Chattahoochee River at a shallow ford . . . — — Map (db m33432) HM
Near County Services Parkway, 0.2 miles north of Al Bishop Drive.
Facing demolition, this house was relocated here in 2005 from its original site on the battlefield at Gilgal Church in west Cobb County. On 1864 military maps, it was referred to as the “Dixon House”. The house was damaged by artillery . . . — — Map (db m33426) HM
On Cheatham Hill Drive SW, 0.1 miles Whitlock Avenue NW (Georgia Route 120), on the right when traveling south.
This artillery redoubt protected part of Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne’s Confederate division. From here Southern trenches zigzagged to the left and right for miles, with cannon batteries placed at key positions. These defense lines could produce a . . . — — Map (db m70066) HM
On Old 41 Highway NW at Hames Road NW, on the right when traveling north on Old 41 Highway NW.
A point on the intrenched line of Loring’s (formerly Polk’s) A.C., [CS] which extended from the mtn. down its E. slope to the Bell’s Ferry rd. This sector was held by Featherston's div. -- the rt. of the corps. Hood’s A.C. [CS] prolonged the line E. . . . — — Map (db m20571) HM
On West Atlanta Road, SE, 0.2 miles north of Cemetery Street, SE, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
A four-time Gov. of Ga, Joseph E. Brown (1821-1894) was born in S.C., educated at Yale, and admitted to the Ga. Bar in 1845. "The war governor," he served from 1857-1865. He served in Ga. Supreme Court and three terms in U.S. Senate. He was popular . . . — — Map (db m14685) HM
On Haynes Street at Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Haynes Street.
Judge Debra Halpern Bernes was a loving and devoted wife and mother to her husband, Gary, and children, Lane and Matthew. She served her community as an Assistant District Attorney for Cobb County, a solo practitioner of law and as an elected judge . . . — — Map (db m54702) HM
On Burnt Hickory Road NW at Old Mountain Road NW, on the left when traveling east on Burnt Hickory Road NW.
One of the two abortive attempts to break Johnson’s line, [CS] June 27, 1864, was made in this area by 3 Federal brigades. Deployed on the ridge W. of the stream & astride Burnt Hickory Rd., they moved E. toward the Spur of the mountain, which was . . . — — Map (db m867) HM
On Depot Street west of W Park Square, on the left when traveling west.
In ante-bellum days, this hotel was a summer resort for planters attracted by the gay social activities of the town. In 1862, J. J. Andrews and his Federal raiders met here to begin the daring Locomotive Chase. Confederate wounded were fed and . . . — — Map (db m11469) HM
Near Mountain to River Trail at Whitlock Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Also known as the “Fletcher House,” this building was originally built in 1845 as a cotton warehouse by Marietta’s first mayor, John H. Glover. Dix Fletcher purchased it in 1855, and after remodeling he opened it as a hotel. Located next . . . — — Map (db m70102) HM
On Burnt Hickory Road, 0.1 miles east of Old Mountain Road.
June 19, 1864. When Johnston’s forces [CS] moved to a third position on the Kennesaw front, the defense works included the mountain. Bearing N.E. & E., the line ran to the Canton rd.; southward, it reached below the Dallas Rd. The left of French’s . . . — — Map (db m33140) HM
Near Powder Springs Road SW (Georgia Route 360) at Callaway Road SW, on the left when traveling south.
This hewn log house, built about 1836 by a pioneer settler, Peter Valentine Kolb, is the only surviving structure of about a dozen farms, mills and churches existing within the park at the time of the Civil War. The house sustained light damage . . . — — Map (db m70101) HM
On West Atlanta Street SE, 0.1 miles north of Cemetery Street SE.
This memorial to Mary Annie Gartrell (1853-1906) was erected by her grieving sister Lucy (1863-1954). Musicians both and natives of Cobb County, Lucy visited this grave from her Atlanta home at least twice-weekly for 48 years, many times on foot. . . . — — Map (db m15203) HM
The Lemon Street Grammar School opened in 1894. The original wooden structure was funded by Marietta’s school board, and designed to educate Negro students. The high school was built nearby in 1930 at urging of Ursula Jenkins. Professor M. J. Woods . . . — — Map (db m60575) HM
On Roswell Road (Georgia Route 120) at Larry McDonald Memorial Highway (Interstate 75), on the right when traveling west on Roswell Road.
Near this location on August 17, 1915, Leo M. Frank, the Jewish superintendent of the National Pencil Company in Atlanta, was lynched for the murder of thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory employee. A highly controversial trial fueled by . . . — — Map (db m16574) HM
For the Union soldiers ordered to line up and march into battle here on June 27, 1864, these fields were a death trap. Confederate guns were only yards away— and Union soldiers advanced straight into enemy fire. With only scattered pine trees to . . . — — Map (db m241767) HM
On Burnt Hickory Road, 0 miles west of Old Mountain Road, on the left when traveling west.
June 25, 26, 1864. These troops being designated to assault Confederate forces on Kennesaw Spur, moved to this sector & were aligned astride the Burnt Hickory rd. at this point.
June 27. Walcutt’s brigade (Harrow’s div.) N. of rd.; G.A. . . . — — Map (db m29988) HM
On Dallas Highway (Georgia Route 120) at Mars Hill Road (Georgia Route 176), on the right when traveling west on Dallas Highway.
On May 23-24, 1864, Lt. Gen. Leonidas Polk's Corps (CS) marched from Allatoona, Bartow Co., to Dallas, Paulding Co., passing Lost Mountain Post Office.
On June 4-5, Polk's Corps withdrew from the Dallas-New Hope front to Lost Mtn., the position . . . — — Map (db m11440) HM
On Stilesboro Road at Pine Mountain Circle, on the right when traveling west on Stilesboro Road.
The wooded knob W. was a fortified outpost, 1.25 miles north of Johnston’s intrenched line from Lost to Brushy Mountains, June 5-15, 1864. Pine Mountain was held by Bate’s division of Hardee’s A. C., 5th Co. Washington Artillery of N. Orleans & Lt. . . . — — Map (db m30365) HM
On Frank Kirk Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
About a hundred yards southeast of this marker is the remnant of a 15 mile line of Confederate fortifications. These infantry trenches were occupied until June 17th by the Army of Mississippi, a unit within the Confederate Army of Tennessee, Gen. . . . — — Map (db m11337) HM
On Roswell Road (Georgia Route 120) 0.1 miles east of Sewell Mill Road, on the right when traveling east.
The campground was established in 1837 at the recommendation of a Methodist "circuit rider" who traveled to serve many churches. The original 40-acre site was purchased for $40.00 and included the land now occupied by the church and cemetery across . . . — — Map (db m11205) HM
Near West Atlanta Street SE north of Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This cemetery was
established on property once
owned by the First Baptist
Church of Marietta.
Following the church's move,
John H. Glover, Marietta's
first mayor, bought this
parcel. His wife, Jane Porter
Glover, permitted this quiet
corner . . . — — Map (db m142953) HM
Atlanta Campaign During the Civil War, the fight for Atlanta began in early May 1864 in north Georgia. It ended when Union troops marched into the state capital on September 2. Over four months, Union and Confederate armies met in sixteen . . . — — Map (db m120022) HM WM
Here rest the remains of 10,132 Officers and Soldiers who died in defence of the Union, 1861-1865.
Dedication plaque on one of the marble columns:
In Memory of
Henry Greene Cole
Of Marietta Georgia
Who Gave These Grounds . . . — — Map (db m61180) WM
Near West Atlanta Street SE just north of Cemetery Street SE.
Celebrated in song as "Little Mary Phagan" after her murder at age 13 on April 26, 1913 in Atlanta. The trial and conviction of Leo Frank were controversial, as was the commutation of his death sentence four days before Confederate Veterans marked . . . — — Map (db m16571) HM
On Cheatham Hill Road SW, 0 miles north of Cavan Drive SW, on the right when traveling south.
E. on the ridge beyond the valley is the Illinois memorial to Col. Dan McCook’s brigade, Davis’ div., 14th A.C. [US]. It stands at an angle in breastworks of Cheatham's div., Hardee’s A.C. [CS]. McCook's was 1 of 5 brigades designated to attempt a . . . — — Map (db m17192) HM
On Powder Springs Road SE (Georgia Route 360) at Cemetery Street SE, on the right when traveling north on Powder Springs Road SE.
Built in the style of coastal burial chambers in 1854 by Savannah planter Francis Harris McLeod (1784-1864), an investor in Roswell King's mills. He was the namesake of his grandfather Francis Harris, first Speaker of 1751 Ga. Colonial Assembly. Six . . . — — Map (db m15187) HM
Near Polk Street Northwest at North Marietta Parkway Northwest (Georgia Route 5), on the right when traveling east.
The Methodist Church of Marietta was founded with thirty-seven members in 1833. For four years Rev. John P. Dickenson led services in the Cobb County Court House. On this site in 1837 the congregation built its first building, a log cabin church. To . . . — — Map (db m227638) HM
On Due West Road at Kennesaw-Due West and Acworth-Due West Roads, on the left when traveling west on Due West Road.
On 15 June 1864 Daniel Butterfield's division of Joseph Hooker's XX [20th] Army Corps approached this point via the Sandtown Road (Acworth-Due West Rd.) intending to attack Cleburne's Confederates entrenched here at Burnt Hickory and Sandtown roads . . . — — Map (db m11373) HM
On Marietta Highway (Georgia Route 120) 0.1 miles west of Garrison Commons SW, on the right when traveling west.
Hardee’s intrenched line [CS] crossed the road at this point -- position held June 17-19, 1864 by Cleburne’s Division [CS] after withdrawal of Johnston’s left flank from Gilgal Church. A sharp artillery duel & severe rain marked the 48 hours here . . . — — Map (db m17685) HM
On Powder Springs Road (Georgia Route 360) at Chapel Drive, on the right when traveling east on Powder Springs Road.
In 1886, Mr. & Mrs. R.T. Nesbitt sold Union Chapel to the church’s trustees. The deed specified it was to be used by all Christian denominations and by schools and agricultural societies. As this was a rural community, various clergymen preached . . . — — Map (db m229696) HM
On Due West Road NW at Dallas Highway SW (Georgia Route 120), on the right when traveling north on Due West Road NW.
1.5 mi. N.W. is the site of old Gilgal Primitive Baptist Ch. (at Due West) -- a landmark of military operations. June 5-17, 1864.S.E. along this road Cleburne’s div. of Hardee’s Corps [CS] withdrew from Gilgal to old Marietta Rd. S. . . . — — Map (db m17682) HM
On Lemon Street at Haynes Street, on the right when traveling east on Lemon Street.
Zion Baptist Church was organized in 1866 by 88 former slaves who left First Baptist Church. The first worship place was a brush arbor. Next a small wooden structure was built which was destroyed by fire.
In 1888, the present structure was . . . — — Map (db m42785) HM
Near Washington Avenue Northeast at Cole Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east.
To those who died – to those who survived
Georgia Chapters Pearl Harbor Survivors Association Inc.
dedicate this memorial to all military personnel
serving at stations on Oahu Hawaii during the
Japanese attack December 7, 1941 . . . — — Map (db m227664) WM
On Powder Springs Road SW (Georgia Route 360) 0.1 miles west of Murray Circle, on the right when traveling west.
Old Zion Church stood 150 ft. E. Confederate trenches crossed rd. in N. S. direction -- the left of Johnston’s Kennesaw line, occupied by Hood’s A. C., [CS] June 21, when it was shifted to their sector from E. of Kennesaw Mtn. Hood’s corps deployed . . . — — Map (db m19670) HM
On Post Oak Tritt Road, 0.2 miles east of Walden Land, on the right when traveling west.
This cabin is one of the rare examples of a single-pen (one room) log house remaining in Cobb County. Although a framed addition was added later, the original hand-hewn, squared-and-notched log construction is still visible. William Power originally . . . — — Map (db m33350) HM
On Entrance road to Cochran Shoals Unit Parking Lot, 0 miles north of Interstate North Parkway NE, on the right when traveling north.
Established 1835 by James Power, (1790-1870). Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard’s 4th A. C. (Army of the Cumberland) [US], moved from Vining’s station to this vicinity July 9, 10, 1864. Newton’s (2d) div. was diverted to Roswell to support Garrard’s cav. . . . — — Map (db m16782) HM
Near Burnt Hickory Road NW at Old Mountain Rd NW, on the left when traveling west.
Before the Civil War, this quiet creek was a busy place. George and John Hardage, who lived nearby, started a sawmill here in 1853. Their mill turned Americans chestnuts, pines, hickory, and oak trees into thousands of board feet of lumber. . . . — — Map (db m244487) HM
On Cheatham Hill Drive, 0.7 miles south of Dallas Highway (Georgia Route 120), on the left when traveling south.
In December 1899, Civil War veteran Lansing J. Dawdy of the 86th Illinois regiment purchased 60 acres of land in Marietta, Georgia. He was moved to purchase the land after the Colonel Dan McCook Brigade Association, named after the commander who was . . . — — Map (db m245700) HM
On Kennesaw Avenue NW, 0 miles north of Stewart Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This house was the residence of Alice McClellan Birney, co-founder of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers during the post-war era.
The home was probably built by Miss Mary Ann Nesbit prior to 1869, in which year it was purchased by . . . — — Map (db m19980) HM
Mattie Harris Lyon, 97, the “Mother of Marietta,” was known for her years of zealous and affectionate service in religious, civic, welfare and patriotic activities. Her life was dedicated to the service of people of all races. A true humanitarian, . . . — — Map (db m5198) HM
On West Atlanta Road SE, 0.2 miles north of Cemetery Street SE, on the left when traveling north.
Prominent minister who was born a slave 1833. He was a charter member of Zion Baptist at its founding in 1866 and its second pastor (1869-1885). In 1885 he organized Cole St. & later Pleasant Grove and Whitlock Avenue Baptist Churches. In 1890 . . . — — Map (db m15191) HM
Lawyer, Legislator, Mayor, Judge Robert Flournoy moved to Marietta from Atlanta in 1957 to practice law. He served in the Georgia House 1963 – 1965, creating the Cobb State Court. Flournoy founded the Downtown Marietta Development Authority in . . . — — Map (db m46618) HM
On Bells Ferry Road at Barrett Parkway NW / Piedmont Road NE, on the right when traveling south on Bells Ferry Road.
After the seizure of Big Shanty (Kennesaw) by Sherman’s forces, June 9, 1864, Brig. Gen. Kenner Garrard’s cav. div. [US] was posted on the left flank during operations on the Kennesaw Mountain front.
Garrard’s cav. guarded Noonday Creek valley . . . — — Map (db m1662) HM
On Hurt Road SW, 0 miles Old Tennessee Road SW, on the right when traveling west.
Brig. Gen. L. S. Ross, commanding the Texas brigade of Brig. Gen. Wm. H. Jackson’s cavalry [CS], had fought delaying actions with Schofield’s 23rd A. C. [US] (the rt. of Sherman’s forces) since both armies moved from Paulding Co.; Ross had . . . — — Map (db m19606) HM
On Burnt Hickory Road NW at Old Mountain Road NW, on the right when traveling east on Burnt Hickory Road NW.
Before the war, this small clearing held a typical north Georgia "dog-trot" cabin. If you lived here, you would know to be careful. The cabin's center breezeway was open to dogs, possums, skunks, or anything else that might trot through!
The . . . — — Map (db m243806) HM
Near West Atlanta Street SE, 0.1 miles north of Cemetery Street SE.
"The greatest friend Univ. of Ga. ever had" began his academic career in Marietta: principal, Supt. City Schools 1892-1903. At Georgia (1903-1945) promoted academics and sports: Faculty chrm. athletics from 1908; first head School of Journalism in . . . — — Map (db m17028) HM
On Powder Springs Road SW at Bankstone Drive SW, on the right when traveling south on Powder Springs Road SW.
Hdqrs., Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield, Commanding Army of the Ohio [US] -- rt. wing of Sherman’s forces on the Kennesaw front, June 22-30, 1864, while directing flanking march of 23d A.C. [US] S. on the Sandtown Road. Cox’s 3d Div. camped here & . . . — — Map (db m19699) HM
On Cheatham Hill Road, 0.3 miles south of John Ward Road SW, on the right when traveling south.
At dawn on June 27, 1864, 8000 Federals quietly assembled for battle in the fields and woods around you. At his command post under a large hickory tree on Signal Hill, 1/4 mile to the left, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman had set up communication lines . . . — — Map (db m193683) HM
On Acworth-Due West Road at Abbey Oaks Lane, on the right when traveling south on Acworth-Due West Road.
Late in the day General Butterfield's division of the Federal XX Army Corps fought past the Dickson House intending to assault the Confederate entrenchments at Gilgal Church, 300 yards south of this point near the intersection of Acworth-Due West . . . — — Map (db m33427) HM
Near West Atlanta Street SE at Cemetery Street SE.
The only slave burial ground in any major white Georgia cemetery. Here 19 Christian slaves and freed persons of Marietta Christians were buried in unmarked graves ca. 1848-1866. Only four have been positively named, servants of Mrs. Eliza G. . . . — — Map (db m15188) HM
On Road to parking lot for Chattahoochee River NRA, 0 miles south of Paper Mill Road, on the left when traveling south.
The original structures which housed the Marietta Paper Mills ~ incorporated in 1859 ~ stood 1/4 mile down stream from Paper Mill Road. The mills manufactured news print, wrapping paper and stationery ~ a pioneer enterprise in this section of the . . . — — Map (db m53527) HM
On Road to parking lot for Chattahoochee River NRA, 0 miles south of Paper Mill Road, on the left. Reported missing.
By 1854 Edward Denmead was operating a large flour mill upstream from the bridge over Sope Creek.
By 1859 a paper mill was operating downstream, making writing, printing, and wrapping paper. Both industries were built here to utilize water . . . — — Map (db m53526) HM
On Cheatham Hill Drive, 0.3 miles south of Whitlock Avenue NW (Georgia Route 120), on the right when traveling south.
Texas
remembers the valor and devotion of her sons who served at Cheatham Hill, Kennesaw Mountain, and in other engagements of the Atlanta Campaign in 1864.
Texas units in the campaign were:
6th Texas Inf. & 15th Texas Cav., . . . — — Map (db m85977) WM
On Road to parking lot for Chattahoochee River NRA, 0 miles south of Paper Mill Road, on the left when traveling south.
July 8, 1864. The first passage of the Chattahoochee River by Federal forces was made at mouth of Soap Creek by Cox’s division, 23d A.C. [US]. Cameron’s brigade crossed creek at the dam and passing the blackened ruins of the Paper Mills, scaled the . . . — — Map (db m53532) HM
On Road to parking lot for Chattahoochee River NRA, 0 miles south of Paper Mill Road, on the left when traveling south.
July 8, 1864. The first passage of the Chattahoochee River by Federal forces was made at mouth of Soap Cr. by Cox’s div., 23d A.C. Cameron’s brigade crossed cr. at the dam and passing the blackened ruins of the Paper Mills, scaled the high ridge E. . . . — — Map (db m53533) HM
On Kennesaw Avenue at Holland Street, on the left when traveling north on Kennesaw Avenue.
Here, in the spring of 1865, Gen. Henry M. Judah had his headquarters and saw evidence which helped him make a decision of much importance to local people. Since no crops had been grown here on the battlefields and, as the surrender had paralyzed . . . — — Map (db m8997) HM
Near Kennesaw Mountain Drive, 1.7 miles south of Stilesboro Road.
May 7 - 100,000 Federal Troops under Sherman start south from Chattanooga. Joseph E. Johnston with 50,000 Confederates oppose them. Sherman uses flanking movements more than battles to push Confederates back.
June 19 - Confederates . . . — — Map (db m208802) HM
On Fairground Street, 0 miles north of South Cobb Drive, on the right when traveling south.
This park is dedicated to thousands of men and women who built 665 B-29 bombers that played a major role in bringing the U.S. victory during World War II.
The steps remain as a reminder of the daily walk to work at the Bell Aircraft Plant by . . . — — Map (db m30044) HM
Near Pigeon Hill/Big Mountain Hike trail south of Kennesaw Mountain Drive parking lot, on the left when traveling south.
Once beyond Kennesaw Mountain, Sherman bore down on the South's railroad and supply hub.
After the battle of Kennesaw Mountain, the muddy roads dried, allowing Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman to return to his flanking strategy. On July 2, Gen. . . . — — Map (db m196849) HM
Near North Marietta Parkway Northwest (Georgia Route 5) at Polk Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Originally located on Macland Road in Marietta, Georgia, this
c. 1830 log cabin was the home of the Manning family during
the Civil War. In 1990 the cabin was slated for demolition as part of
a road-widening project, so the Manning descendants . . . — — Map (db m227641) HM
On Maryhill Lane, on the left when traveling west.
Constructed and manned by Confederate infantry on
June 15, 1864 the location of this trench enabled the
southerners to deliver a deadly flank fire into the right of Geary’s division (20th Army Corps) as it approached the principal line of . . . — — Map (db m172494) HM
On Cochran Shoals Unit Parking Lot Entrance, 0 miles north of Interstate North Parkway NE, on the right when traveling north.
Pending Federal crossings of the Chattahoochee, Gen. E. M. McCook's cav. div. [US] screened 4th and 23d Corps movements to fords and ferries in this vicinity, July 6, 15, 1864. July 7, Brownlow's 1st Tennessee reg't., Dorr’s brigade (McCook's cav.) . . . — — Map (db m16779) HM
On Cheatham Hill Drive, 0.7 miles south of Dallas Highway (Georgia Route 120), on the right when traveling south.
In the tumult of battle on June 27, 1864, Union soldiers fighting in this now-peaceful spot rallied behind a young leader who charged forward on a white horse. Within minutes, 26-year-old Brigadier General Charles G. Harker was struck down. He . . . — — Map (db m245030) HM
Near West Atlanta Street just north of Cemetery Street SE.
This little cannon served at the Georgia Military Institute from 1852 to 1864, then went into the Confederate Army, was captured on Sherman’s March to the Sea, 1864-1865, and held as a trophy of war until 1910, when it was returned by the United . . . — — Map (db m56251) HM
