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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Cobb County, Georgia

 
Clickable Map of Cobb County, Georgia and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Cobb County, GA (243) Bartow County, GA (142) Cherokee County, GA (8) Douglas County, GA (3) Fulton County, GA (513) Paulding County, GA (43)  CobbCounty(243) Cobb County (243)  BartowCounty(142) Bartow County (142)  CherokeeCounty(8) Cherokee County (8)  DouglasCounty(3) Douglas County (3)  FultonCounty(513) Fulton County (513)  PauldingCounty(43) Paulding County (43)
Marietta is the county seat for Cobb County
Adjacent to Cobb County, Georgia
      Bartow County (142)  
      Cherokee County (8)  
      Douglas County (3)  
      Fulton County (513)  
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101 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Captain Peter Simonson5th Indiana Battery
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
102 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-55 — Cheatham Hill
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
103 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Cherokee Indian Trail Tree
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
104 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Cherokee Land LotteryOct. 1832 - Apr. 1833
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
105 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Cherokee TreatyMay 6, 1828
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
106 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Civilian Conservation Corps Camp — Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park —
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
107 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Clarke Library Building
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
108 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-37 — Cobb County
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
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109 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-106 — Confederate Cemetery
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
110 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-107 — Confederate Cemetery>>>------>
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
111 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-7 — Darby Plantation
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
112 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-1 — Davis' Cross Roads
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
113 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Digging in for Defense — Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park —
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
114 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Education Building Location — Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park —
(captions) Aerial Photo of Civilian Conservation Camp at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Example of a camp's education reportMap (db m242651) HM
115 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Embattled Earthworks — Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park —
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
116 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-54 — Federal Troops Occupy Marietta, 1864.
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
117 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-56 — Federal, Confederate Lines, June 22, 27, 1864.
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
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118 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Field FortificationsKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
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
119 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-58 — Five Federal Brigades
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
120 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Forge Location — Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park —
(caption) Aerial Photo of Civilian Conservation Camp at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield ParkMap (db m243556) HM
121 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Fort McBride — Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park —
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
122 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Founder's Lot William Harris
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
123 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Gantt Housec. 1880
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
124 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-93 — Garrard & Newton Move on Roswell
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
125 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-94 — Garrard’s Cavalry at Roswell 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
126 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-15 — Gen. George H. Thomas' HeadquartersArmy of the Cumberland [US] — June 24 - July 3, 1864 —
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
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127 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-18 — Gen. J. E. Johnston’s Headquarters
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
128 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-21 — Gen. O. O. Howard’s HeadquartersWallis House; June 19, 22, 1864
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
129 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-20 — General Leonidas Polk's HeadquartersG.W. Hardage house; June 10-14, 1864
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
130 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 60-25 — Genuine Parts Company
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
131 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Georgia Anti-Lynching Memorial
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
132 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Georgia Military Institute1851 – 1864
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
133 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-22 — Hardee's Salient
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
134 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Hightower Indian Trail
This stone marks the Hightower Indian Trail used by the Cherokees and by trading parties of other tribes (On the base) 1931 100th AnniversaryMap (db m111282) HM
135 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Hightower Trail
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
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136 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Historic Dickson Housec. 1841
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
137 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Interlocking DefensesKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
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
138 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-51 — Johnston's Line East of Kennesaw
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
139 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Joseph Emerson Brown Park 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
140 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Judge Debra Halpern BernesOctober 15, 1955 – July 20, 2010
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
141 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-52 — Kennesaw Battlefield
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
142 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-109 — Kennesaw House
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
143 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 21 — Kennesaw HouseSymbol of Marietta's History — Atlanta Campaign Heritage Trail —
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
144 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-53 — Kennesaw Spur
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
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145 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Kolb HouseKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
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
146 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Lady in Black
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
147 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Lemon Street Grammar and High School
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
148 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 33-1 — Leo Frank Lynching
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
149 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Lining Up for Death — Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park —
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
150 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-19 — Logan’s 15th A.C. Line
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
151 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-3 — Lost Mountain Cross-Roads
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
152 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-23 — Lt. General Leonidas Polk Killed at Pine Mountain
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
153 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Main Confederate Battle LineJune 1-17, 1864 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
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154 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Marietta Campground
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
155 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 22 — Marietta Confederate Cemetery"Garden of Heroes" — Atlanta Campaign Heritage Trail —
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
156 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Marietta National Cemetery
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
157 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Marietta National Military CemeteryHenry Greene Cole
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
158 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Marks SiteOf Hightower Trail
Cherokee Indians And Muster and Drill Ground Georgia Militia For Gritter DistrictMap (db m111268) HM
159 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Mary Phagan
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
160 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-57 — McCook's Brigade
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
161 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — McLeod Vault
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
162 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Methodist Church of Marietta
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
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163 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Military Action at Gilgal Church
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
164 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-6 — Mud Creek Line
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
165 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Nesbitt-Union Chapel Ruinsc. 1880
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
166 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Oil House Location — Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park —
(caption) Aerial Photo of Civilian Conservation Camp at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield ParkMap (db m243555) HM
167 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-4 — Old Sandtown Road
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
168 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Old Zion Heritage Museum
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
169 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Pearl Harbor Memorial
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
170 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-59 — Powder Springs RoadJune - July, 1864
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
171 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Power-Jackson Cabinc. 1830
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
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172 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-90 — Power's Ferry
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
173 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Profit…and Loss — Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park —
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
174 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-35A — Residence of Alice McLellan Birney(1872 - 1884)
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
175 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Rest well, Miss Mattie
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
176 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Rev. Thomas Milton Allen
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
177 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Robert Edward Flournoy, Jr.September 30, 1930 - August 10, 2003
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
178 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-48 — Robert McAfee House
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
179 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-61 — Ross' Headquarters
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
180 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Run, Johnny, Run! — Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park —
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
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181 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — S. V. Sanford
"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
182 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-9 — Schofield's HeadquartersHome of Andrew J. Cheney (1815-86) — -- Built about 1856 -- —
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
183 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Sherman's Command Post — Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park —
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
184 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Site of the Dickson HouseJune 15, 1864
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
185 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Slave Lot
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
186 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-91 — Soap Creek Paper Mills
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
187 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-36 — Sope Creek Industries 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
188 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — Texas Memorial
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
189 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-92 — The 23D Corps at Soap Creek
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
190 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-92 — The 23d Corps at Soap Creek
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
191 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-111 — The Archibald Howell Home
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
192 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — KM-4 — The Atlanta Campaign ~ 1864
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
193 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — The Bell Bomber ParkCity of Marietta
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
194 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — The Fall of Atlanta
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
195 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — The Manning Cabin
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
196 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — The Reversed TrenchPine Knob Battle
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
197 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-89 — The River Patrol & Cochran’s Ford
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
198 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — They Who Fell HereKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
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
199 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — This Little Cannon
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
200 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — This Marks the Starting Point
This marks the starting point of Col. Dan McCook's 3rd Brigade 2nd Division 14th Army Corps in the assault on the Confederate works to the east on the morning of June 27th 1864.Map (db m193684) HM

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