Kennesaw Mountain is such a great spot for families, history lovers, and anyone who enjoys the…read moreoutdoors! There are both paved and natural trails, so you can choose your adventure depending on how easy or challenging you want the hike to be. Along the way, you'll come across really interesting Civil War landmarks and historic markers that make the hike feel like stepping back in time. It's also very family-friendly and dog-friendly! I was able to hike it with my 4-year-old daughter walking beside me and my 1.5-year-old on my back, and we all had a blast. The views at the top are so worth it, and the whole mountain is filled with a sense of history and beauty. If you're looking for a hike that blends nature, family fun, and historic charm, Kennesaw Mountain is definitely worth the visit.

This was my 2nd hike at Kennesaw Mt but my first time hiking to the top (vs around). PERFECT…read morebalance of incline and flat surfaces. BEAUTIFUL views - I can't wait to visit again in the spring - and well cleared route. We started around 9am and the trail was already well populated. Other hikers and runners were courteous. This hike is definitely on my repeat list.

This historical marker sits in front of a private house (Rober McAfee's House) off of Bells Ferry…read moreand Barrett Parkway in Marietta. It's across the street from the Bells Ferry Elementary School. Nearby businesses includes a CVS and a Publix Grocery Store. There is no parking around the area unless you park in the shopping strip behind the house and walk around to it. The historical marker explains how it was the battle of Nooday Creek;(part of Sherman's march to the sea campaign ) where parts of it was fought on Bells Ferry that caused Robert McAfee's house to be used as headquarters for the Union troops during the Civil war. The marker reads as the following: 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 from Woodstock to the left of the 17th A. C. (in the rugged Brushy Mtn. area), with patrols on the Canton, Bell´s Ferry & Alabama roads. Daily conflict with his opponent -- Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler´s Cavalry [CS] -- marked the period from June 11 to July 3. The Robert McAfee house was Garrard´s h´dq´rs, during a portion of this period. 033-48 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954 1129th review 1/7/2018 49th for 2018

Marietta Confederate Cemetery…read more This cemetery was absolutely beautiful and taken care of. So many stories and monuments. We were very impressed! Marietta hosts both a national cemetery and a Confederate cemetery. The national cemetery contains around 10,000 Union soldiers, only 7,045 of whom are known, who died during the Atlanta campaign. The Confederate cemetery, established in 1863, is the largest of its kind in the state. It holds 3,000 soldiers who died in local hospitals, in combat during the Battle of Chickamauga or the Atlanta campaign, or in an 1863 train wreck that occurred north of Marietta. The separate cemeteries in Marietta were created because local civilians objected to enemies lying together in death. A prominent Marietta businessman, Henry Green Cole, sought a combined Confederate and Union cemetery, and donated land toward the project. When local officials objected, Cole gave the land to the federal government to be used for the burial of Union casualties only, and it was designated as such in 1866.

I wanted to show my kids a glimpse of what happened during the civil war. They only learn it from…read moreschool but to be able to show them gives them a better understanding. Make sure to read what's on the monuments and the book scripts on the benches. It also honors the many women who helped the injured soldiers. I recommend this place to visit. The place is well kept. There's also a trail nearby if you want to get some steps in.

One of the benefits of traveling is the cool little things that you can stumble across that if you…read moreweren't in that town, you would never have known even existed. I was out taking a walk in twenty-eight degree weather this morning, trying to get some walk in before my business meeting, and came across this old schoolhouse with such a historical importance. The house is from 1858, think about it, this house was here when the Civil War was ravaging our great nation. This house was here as our country built from a loose confederation of states, it seen our country attempt to split, and also witnessed this country turn from those loose collection of states into the great fifty states that we now know. I have always embraced history. It has always fascinated me the past footsteps that led us to where we stand today. This house is a testimony to the history of our country.

Absolutely loved!!! Def a Gone with the Wind fanatics place to visit!! I loved the display of…read moredresses and all the original pieces from Gone with the Wind! Brumby Hall & Gardens, home of the Gone With the Wind Museum, in Marietta, GA Arnoldus Brumby built the house in 1851 when he was appointed superintendent of the Georgia Military Institute. Between 150-200 students were enrolled each year until the start of the Civil War in 1861, at which point many cadets and instructors left the join the Confederate cause. Brumby departed as well, serving as Colonel in the 14th Georgia Regiment. In 1864, Union troops, commanded by Union General Willitam T. Sherman, destroyed all of the buildings at GMI except for the house, which they used as a hospital. The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum houses an original collection of GWTW memorabilia relating to the book and movie. Original costumes, conceptual artwork, signed first editions, movie scripts and hundreds of GWTW artifacts on display.

This museum contains all memorabilia related to the Gone with the Wind novel as well as the film…read more You will be able to see original costumes from the movie such as Scarlett's bengaline dress she wore on the honeymoon and a coat jacket worn by Rhett. There are also numerous reproductions of Scarlett's gowns including the green dress she wore at the barbecue and the burgundy gown she wore to Ashley's barbecue. Little known fact about Margaret Mitchell: she was a lifelong philanthropist and donated funds for African Americans to attend medical school in the Atlanta area. If the parking lot is full, you can park in the adjacent lot at the convention center.

The marker sits in front of the original Zion Baptist church building (circa 1888). Its on Lemon…read moreStreet at Haynes Street near the Marietta Court House. The building is listed on the National Registry of Historical places and was restored to its original glory in 1997. The property where the Church is on cost by then $70 which in today's dollar is about $1,800. Today it's a museum an tells the story of some of the area's earliest African American pioneers. The sign reads: 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 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. 1134th review 1/8/2018 54th for 2018

I love these things. It's basically a rock with a plaque off of Sand Plains Road in front of the…read moreWells Fargo Bank. The plaque reads: Sprayberry Rock This rock bears circular and other patterned markings that were rubbed into its surface by prehistoric Indians some 4,000 years ago. The material of the rock is known as "soapstone" and was used by early North American inhabitants to make bowls, the beginning of one of these bowls can be seen on the side of the stone. Sprayberry Rock was originally located some 100 feet to the south west. It was discovered during construction of this First Atlanta office, and its markings and historical dating were verified in February 1984 by Mr. Lawrence W. Meier archaeologist for Cobb County. In recognition of its historical significance, First Atlanta moved the Sprayberry Rock to its present location in August 1984 to preserve it. (Note: First Atlanta refers to First Atlanta Bank which was bought out by Wachovia in 1986 which merged with Wells Fargo in 2008.)

Very important to early American history, and linked to a culture that did this in other states and…read moreup into Canada. There are other stones like this one with cup and ring marks in Georgia, and Tennessee. This is an important piece of prehistory, perhaps more than people realize. I hope that it remains intact and undamaged. There is a lot of vandalism these days at prehistoric sites.

This little charming historic building use to be located right by downtown Kennesaw near where…read moreBurger Fi is now. Not sure exactly when it got moved but it's now by Adams' Park. I have not been able to get much concrete information on the structure itself. Just hearsay by locals. All I know is it use to be Kennesaw's General store by in the days....The is a plaque and it reads as the following: The Old Country Store The Old Country Store was originally located on a farm owned and operated by Wade Hampton Green and Odessa Kuykendall Green. The farm was located on the Cherokee/Cobb County line within a few feet of what is now known as Wade Green Road. Donated to preserve our local heritage by Glynda Byrd Hughes, grand-daughter; Pansy Byrd McCurley, grand-daughter; Thomas G. Byrd, grand-son. 943rd review 12/12/2017

July 26, 2020 A…read morelittle over 156 years ago, as of this writing, the Civil war was waging and we happened on the very spot where one of many battles occurred between confederate and union soldiers. There is a farm house here built by Peter Valentine Kolb but presently is a residence for the park ranger with no tours. We stopped for a moment to take it all in.

The farm house built by Peter Valentine Kolb in 1836 is a fine example of what a "frontier" house…read morewould of looked like around the time of the civil war. According to its website it has double chimney and the size of the farm house although modest for today's standards is actually pretty big back in those days. There is a cemetery nearby as well as two historical markers. They read as the following: BATTLE OF KOLB'S FARM June 22, 1864 The extension of the right wing of Federal forces S. of the Dallas Rd. threatening to outflank him, Johnston sent Hood's Corps [CS] from the right (E. of Kennesaw) to this, the extreme left, with directions to stop further Federal advances. Hood sent Stevenson's 4 brigades [CS] - 2 astride the road, and 2 N. of it, against the 20th and 23d corps troops [US] posted astride the road to the W. This, and later attempts failed to check the Federal extensions southward. 033-13 GEORGIA HISTORIC MARKER 1984 The second marker reads Battle of Kolb's Farm June 22, 1864 The 14th Kentucky (2d Division, 23d A.C.,) together with the 123d N. Y. (1st Division, 20th A.C.,) [US] were posted as skirmishers East of the Kolb farmstead. The stubborn resistance by the 14th Ky., and the 123d N.Y., disrupted the concerted assault by Stevenson's Division, [CS] upon the main line [US] astride the Powder Springs Road West of this point. This delaying action, together with Federal artillery fire halted Stevenson's attempt to win his objective. I should note the house itself is a private resident now so we probably should be respectful of their privacy....