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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 cannot accomplish this without you. We hope you will join us.
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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.
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FAMILY PHOTO RETURNS TO MARIETTA AFTER 165 YEARS
The Georgia Military Institute (GMI) operated in Marietta from 1851 to 1864 and images of cadets from GMI are extremely rare. In fact, only a dozen images of GMI cadets are known to exist. This rare 1858 ambrotype of a Georgia Military Institute cadet had a name written inside: W K Root. |
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY HONORS BLACK HISTORY SITE
Cobb Landmarks recently joined members of the Carter family and distinguished guests to dedicate a historic marker at the Carter Family House. The historic marker was erected through a partnership between Cobb Landmarks and the Marietta History Center’s Diverse Cobb Committee. |
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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Foundations & SponsorsDiamond ($5,000+)
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+) 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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