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.

This is a great well maintained trail. It is paved. Several different parking areas, we like to…read morego to the one on the south end off Cobb Pkwy as it huge and never full, this entrance also has bathrooms and can be used for access to CNRA West Pallisades. Nice views of Rottenwood creek along the Bob Callan Trail. You get to walk under 285 on the pathway, be sure to look for artwork near this area. Lots of bridges crossing the creek along the way. Clean and not too crowded. Folks of all ages on the trail. We go here about once a month and walk 5-6 miles including extra trails. Occasionally will take side trail into West Pallisades. Conveniently located and definitely worth a stop if you are an outdoors person.

After seeing Lori Harvey's abs last night, at the Mat Gala hunny, pushed me on my bike workout…read moretoday! Decided to rent a bike today and went towards the inclined side of the trail. If you really want a high Intensity work out under a hr, I highly suggest going on that side! *Restrooms are on the other side of the trail if you parked at the small "U" shaped parking lot. ************Parking is limited here************* ************Additional parking is at:************ 3444 Cobb Pkwy Atlanta, GA 30339 United States If you do decide to rent a bike download the app (Movatic) and follow the directions. The first 1hr is free! After 1hr it is only 3$. I was done in 50 mins and that is including a restroom break! Please make sure to bring hand sanitizer for your bike handles! They have baskets on the front of them to put your belongings in. The ladies room had Dial hand soap. The silver button on the wall is a hand dryer. Tissues inside stall. Not sure about the other ones or if they had a baby station at the big stall. My only concern was the doors being open to the bathrooms. The big trash cans had them propped open and I get it (due to "Covid") but I wanted some more privacy especially when this cute guy was standing by his bike literally across the bathroom door! And I was not going to move that big trash can. Only reason I rated this UPDATED review a 4 out of 5. Some of the trees limbs were hanging over the trails in certain parts. Causing a brief slow down during the trails busiest times on nice days. I went between 4:30-6p today. Now I'm off, to my post work out recovery activities, follow me here on YELP to my next adventures in the A & other cities!

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.

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.

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....

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

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

Amazing home and history. Looking forward to seeing what the new owners do with it. Needed a little…read moreTLC. Lovely throughout the house.

This historical marker sits in front of the Archibald Howell home which is a private house built by…read morethe same architect Willis Ball whose other works includes Barrington Hall and Bulloch Hall in Roswell, GA. The marker tells the story of how General Judah helped saved the citizens of Marietta by asking that federal food rations by directed towards this way. What it doens't tell you about the home is that it also served as a hospital to wounded soldiers during the Civil War and that later it was turned into a grammar school for girls. In fact the school (Harwood Seminary) became the first public school for the city of Marietta. I was told the blackboards for the school are still underneath the wall paper in the house.... The historical marker reads: 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 economy and government, local people lacked food, funds and employment. Judah, seeing that aid was needed to prevent suffering, proposed to issue corn and bacon to the needy until a crop could be made. The issue, approved, was made and these rations did much to put Georgians and their economy on a sound basis. Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-111.) 1147th review 1/11/2018 67th for 2018

Great service , friendly staff . Civil war area building and lots of relics . If you like the…read moreparanormal come see them in October . Haunted building and they have haunted tours

Very nice park, definitely feels safe. Needs updates and repairs on the actual playground.read more

Looooove this park! Great play great. Great open space for kids to run and play. Also love the…read morewalking track around the large space.