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.

Lovely park with a waterfall and several easy hiking trails ! A couple tables with benches at the…read morebeginning, before the wooden bridge.

This is a perfect location for a photoshoot! The parking can be a bit challenging but once you find…read morea spot, you will be able to enjoy the grounds. The bridge and river were picturesque. The waterfall was a popular place to be, as families swam, picnicked, and soaked their feet in the water. It was beyond crowded, so it might help to get there earlier. If you have anyone elderly or injured, you may want to be mindful of the steep hills leading to and from the waterfall- assistance might be needed. A nice place to have a family outing.

Bob the Turkey got a Santa's hat I saw it the other day when…read moreI stopped in for a little chitchat. I said "hey Bobby that's a good looking hat?" He asked me if it made him look fat. "no of course not" I lie didn't want to hurt his turkey pride. "you look way better than the Big Chicken" I said upon hearing this he went all big head. "Maybe they'll let you keep it" Bob the turkey nodded with some wit. "next year give you a Santa's outfit!"

This statue is so cute! It's such a fun, quirky, small town attraction…read more Over the Christmas season someone put a Santa hat on it. It was really cute & festive. It's also a Pokemon Gym, for anyone who still plays.

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.

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 historical marker is located a short distance from the actual site. It's on the street next to…read morethe Roswell Town Square where you'll find parking and restaurants. The marker has the same text on each side and it reads, "Built in the early 1840's by Major James Stephen Bulloch. His second wife, married in 1832, was Martha Elliott. Their second daughter, Martha (Mittie) Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt married here in 1853. Their son Theodore Roosevelt was the 25th President of the United States. "Elliott Roosevelt, another son of Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch, was the father of Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, who married her fifth cousin, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 31st President (1932-45)." This is marker number 060-40B and it was erected in 1953 by the Georgia Historical Commission. [Review 1084 of 2024 - 751 in Georgia - 22111 overall]

The city of Roswell has 3 preserved antebellum houses open for public tours. We stopped by all 3…read moreone Saturday afternoon in February. All are located within a 1/2-mile radius, and 2 are literally within about 200 yards of each other. We started our tour with Bulloch Hall. It is located a bit south of the main Roswell business district. They have dedicated parking lot. Adjacent to that is a gift shop, but visiting that is optional since there are no tickets to buy. This was also the home with the highest profile historical connection, that being Teddy Roosevelt's mother. It was her family that built the house and she had lived their for part of her childhood. We wandered up to the main house and entered via the front door. The docent on duty was friendly and just asked for our zip code and how we'd heard about the venue. You are then free to wander the house via whatever route you like. Most rooms have a sign with a 4-digit code. You call a phone number and enter successive codes as you proceed. For each code, there is an accompanying description of the room's historical context and of its furnishings. The mansions of this period all seemed to follow the same basic floorplan - a central linear hallway with 2 or 3 rooms off each side and a staircase at the end. There was also a cellar/kitchen area and an upper floor. Most rooms just had period furnishings but some were given over to history displays, such as the family tree of the owners or their family's military participation. The same code scheme extends to part of the grounds and one or two outbuildings. I thought this was a fairly interesting place. It provided a good overview of what life was like in the area in the 1850s, at least for the upper tier of local society.

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.

The city of Roswell has 3 preserved antebellum houses open for public tours. We stopped by all 3…read moreone Saturday afternoon in February. All are located within a 1/2-mile radius, and 2 are literally within about 200 yards of each other. Our second stop was at Barrington Hall. It is located across Hwy 120 from Bulloch Hall, a bit closer to Roswell Road. They have a small parking lot out front. Like the others, there is no fee here. We again wandered up to the house's front facade (which faces away from the parking lot towards Hwy 120) entered via the front door. The docent on duty was again friendly and just asked for our zip code and how we'd heard about the venue. You are then free to wander the house via whatever route you like. Most rooms have a sign with a 4-digit code. You call a phone number (the same one used at the other 2 houses) and enter successive codes as you proceed. For each code, there is an accompanying description of the room's historical context and of its furnishings. These mansions all seemed to follow the same basic floorplan - a central linear hallway with 2 or 3 rooms off each side and a staircase at the end. This house was a bit smaller than Bulloch Hall, but had slightly more furnishings. This home also had more of a formal garden in the back. If you only had time to tour one house of the 3, I'd still begin with Bulloch Hall. However, this place was nice to visit if you have another 30 - 45 minutes.

My sister was in town, we wanted to do something different - found this stunning home when I…read moresearched Roswell Georgia. Plenty of parking, but the signs to get to the front door could be a bit more clear (there are many doors on this gorgeous home). We entered the wrong door but the gracious woman who is a docent welcomed us warmly! She gave a grand tour of the home with many interesting stories about its former residents. The home is well maintained, plus has some actual furniture from the owners and other items representative of the era. I wish I could recall the woman's name who gave us the tour, she was amazing! How does she recall all this information? Thankful this home has been saved and taken care of-