WELCOME!Founded in 1974, Cobb Landmarks tells the stories and preserves the places that formed our community. Our programming reflects our commitment expanding interpretation so that every story is told and every voice is heard - past and present. We empower our community with an understanding of the events, people, and places from our past so that we may all strive for a better future. We hope you will join us.
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We need your support!
Cobb Landmarks serves as a catalyst for preservation action, working to protect our collective history for the education and enjoyment of future generations. We cannot accomplish this without support from individuals like you.
Help Save the Power-Jackson CabinThe Power-Jackson Cabin is one of the last examples of a single-pen (one-room) log house remaining in Cobb County. Threatened by both prolonged neglect and site development, time is running out to save it. Donate now to help secure a future for this irreplaceable piece of Georgia history.
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Marietta Pilgrimage Home TourMake plans to attend the 37th annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour! Organized by Cobb Landmarks and Visit Marietta, the Marietta Pilgrimage is always held the first full weekend in December. This year, get a glimpse inside five private homes located in the Cherokee Heights Neighborhood. Each home has been lovingly restored and will be decorated for the holiday season.
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News & Projects
Want to learn about the projects and initiatives Cobb Landmarks has been working on? Check out the stories below or head to our newsroom to see what we've been up to. Like what you see? Consider becoming an annual donor!
ADVOCACY
Cobb Landmarks provides technical assistance to owners of historic properties and advocates for preservation by engaging with elected officials, developers, and property owners. Learn about our recent preservation efforts by visiting our blog.
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Root House TV
Cobb Landmarks has created a series of educational videos for the William Root House Museum. The videos show local celebrities and modern-day historians putting their skills to the test with an array of 19th century challenges and tasks.
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Cobb Stories
Created in partnership with the Marietta Arts Council, "Cobb Stories" captures oral histories from Cobb County residents through first-person storytelling. Stories are available online as an audio file and have been transcribed for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Our Properties
Cobb Landmarks owns and manages several historic structures in Cobb County. These include the c. 1845 William Root House, the c. 1843 Power Family Cabin, and the c. 1830 Manning Family Cabin. Both the William Root House and Manning Family Cabin are open regularly to the general public. The Power Family Cabin is open during member events and scheduled tours.
William Root House
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Power Cabin
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MANNING CABIN
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Online StoreSupport 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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Foundations & SponsorsDiamond ($5,000+)
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Downtown Marietta Development Authority Georgia Humanities Council Master Gardeners of Cobb County National Endowment for the Humanities Piedmont Graphics Root House Museum Volunteers Platinum ($2,500+) Cobb Chamber of Commerce Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre Glover Park Brewery Red Hare Brewing Company Gold ($1,000+) Bridger Properties Cobb EMC Foundation Colonial Dames of America, Marietta Silver ($500+) Adkins Talent Solutions Allstate Foundation Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Steve Cannon - State Farm Insurance Agent Southern Wholesale Flooring The Whitlock Inn Bronze ($250+/-) Cooper Jones Construction Daughters of the American Revolution Skin Cancer Specialists, P.C. & Aesthetic Center |
landmark society members
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