COBB LANDMARKS

PRESERVING OUR PAST FOR THE FUTURE
  Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society, Inc.
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Cobb Landmarks is a historical society rooted in the past but always looking forward. We are committed to empowering our community with an understanding of the events, people, and places that formed our past, so that we may all strive for a brighter future. We hope that, in doing so, we will inspire the next generation to keep our shared history protected and our memories alive. We appreciate your interest in Cobb Landmarks. Preserving the past is something we strive to accomplish every day, and it wouldn't be possible without your support. We hope you will join us. 
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Cobb Landmarks Lecture Series
Practical Preservation

June 25, 2022

Join us for a day of presentations exploring practical approaches to historic preservation and home renovations. This series of presentations will help give you a better understanding of the fundamentals of historic preservation as it's applied today. 
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Auditory Time Capsule
​COBB STORIES

A collaboration with the Marietta Arts Council, Cobb Stories captures and shares oral histories from Cobb County residents through first-person storytelling. Each story is available online as an audio file, and each story will be transcribed for the deaf and hard of hearing. The auditory catalogue will have a companion portraiture series that will be on display as part of the​ M2R Fence Gallery, a county-wide, year-long traveling exhibition. 
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Programs & Events

We offer a variety of educational programs and social events throughout the year. Check out our calendar!
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News

Learn about the projects and initiatives we're working on and see how we put your membership dues to work!
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watchlist

When historic buildings are torn down or allowed to deteriorate, a part of the past disappears forever. See some of the historic sites we've been working to preserve. 
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Scavenger Hunt

Experience the rich history of our region! Jump in the car and use our scavenger hunt to discover just a few of the many historic sites located in your own back yard!
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Online Store

Support Cobb Landmarks by ordering items from our online store! Many items are only available from Cobb Landmarks and cannot be found anywhere else!
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William Root House c. 1845

Owned and operated by Cobb Landmarks, the William Root House Museum & Garden offers an accurate portrayal of middle-class life during the 1860s. It is the oldest wood-frame structure in downtown Marietta and hosts thousands visitors each year.
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Power Cabin   
​C. 1843

Owned by Cobb Landmarks, this cabin is believed to have been built by George Abner Power. The cabin is among the last pioneer cabins remaining in Cobb County. The property is not yet open to the general public but can be visited during special events. 
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MANNING CABIN   
​c. 1830

Originally constructed near Marietta, this 1830s  cabin was occupied by members of the Manning family during the Civil War.  The Manning family donated the cabin to Cobb Landmarks in 2018 and it was relocated to the William Root House campus.
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Foundations & Sponsors


Diamond ($5,000+)
Downtown Marietta Development Authority
Georgia Humanities Council
​Lights Over Atlanta

Master Gardeners of Cobb County
National Endowment for the Humanities 
Piedmont Graphics

Root House Museum Volunteers
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Platinum ($2,500+)
Capital Properties
Cobb Chamber of Commerce
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Glover Park Brewery
Red Hare Brewing Company

Gold ($1,000+)
​George S. & Edna L. Cobb Foundation 
Colonial Dames of America, Marietta 

Silver ($500+)
​Adkins Talent Solutions

Southern Wholesale Flooring
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Bronze ($250+)
Cooper Jones Construction
​dk Gallery

Skin Cancer Specialists, P.C. & Aesthetic Center

landmark society members


Founder ($1,000+)
Virginia & Frank Baltz
Margie & Rick Bauer

Dixie & Robert Bowden
Cathy & Chris Brown
JoAnn & Stuart Campbell
​Terri & Steve Cole
Carolyn & James W. Corley III
Sandy Edwards
Sherry & David Freedman
Mary & Donald Gillis
Kimberly Gresh
Susan & Douglas Haynie

Jeanine & Skip Harper
Mrs. Howard Lawrence
Jo-Evelyn & James Morris
Bonnie & Gerald Pouncey
Adrian & James Pressley, Jr.
Deen Day Sanders
Beth & Bob St. Jean
JoAnn Wood
​Larry Zenoni 

Pioneer ($500+)
Diane Coll
Patricia & Chuck George
Therese & Ronald Huffman
Theresa & Grady Ireland
Becky & Bill Paden
Kathy & Dr. Thomas Scott
Lisa & Bo Slauson
Carla Snavely
Nancy & Stephen C. Steele
Diana and J. Barton Threatte
Jean Alice & Steve Tumlin
Charles B. Upshaw III
Morning Washburn
Steward ($250+)
Janine Bethea
Monica & Rob Bratton
Jo Anne & Michael Browne
Lillian & George Darden

Mary DeMandel
Jennine & Bill Duelge
Patsy & Hylton Dupree, Jr.
Cindy & Marshall Dye
Elise and Philip M. Goldstein
Terri & Jim Guthrie
Laura & Bryan Higginbotham
Elizabeth King
Patricia & Dennis Koutouzis
Gunnar Lowe
Benton Mathis, Jr.
Karyn Newstead
​Denise O'Connell
Kristin Saxon
John V. Sinclair
Marsha & Karter Thomas
Robin & James Trimble
Carol & Tim Turner
Mikel Vann
Dörte & Stefan Schmieta
​Kim & Kevin Wigington
Cynthia & John Woodward
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Marietta, GA 30060
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  • Home
  • About
    • Preservation Priorities
    • Cobb County Museums and Heritage Sites
    • Black History Walking Tour
    • Scavenger Hunt
    • Preservation Resources
    • Historic Markers
    • News
    • Staff & Leadership
  • Events
  • Membership
  • Donate
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