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Founded in 1974, Cobb Landmarks tells the stories and preserves the places that formed our community. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Cobb Landmarks relies entirely on the generous support of businesses, foundations, and dedicated individuals like you. Your financial contributions allow us to:
  • Protect our community's history through preservation efforts.
  • Spark curiosity and learning with engaging educational initiatives.
  • Maintain and operate our historic sites for all to enjoy.
  • Support our dedicated staff who carry out our mission.​
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Dendrochronology Project

Cobb Landmarks, in collaboration with the University of West Georgia, is embarking on a mission to create Atlanta's first dendrochronological chronology for 19th century structures. This project will involve examining tree rings to determine the year the timbers were harvested for construction. The resulting chronology will be a valuable resource, shared globally through NOAA, enabling further research and data contribution.
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McAfee House SAVED

​The Eliza and Robert McAfee House is a historic central hallway cottage located on Bells Ferry Road at the intersection with Ernest W. Barrett Parkway in Marietta, Georgia. The house is among the oldest remaining in the Atlanta area and is the last remaining pre-Civil War structure in the densely developed Town Center area of Cobb County. In an attempt to save the house from demolition, Cobb Landmarks offered it for $1.00 (USD) to an individual or organization willing to relocate it. 
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Our Historic Properties

Cobb Landmarks owns and manages several historic structures in Cobb County.  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.
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WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE
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 of visitors each year.
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POWER FAMILY CABIN
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 FAMILY CABIN
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
Master Gardeners of Cobb County
National Endowment for the Humanities

Platinum ($2,500+)
Cobb Chamber of Commerce
Cultivation Brewing
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Glover Park Brewery
Horned Owl Brewing
Red Hare Brewing Company

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

Silver ($500+)
Colonial Dames of America,
Marietta Town Committee
Southern Wholesale Flooring

Bronze ($250+)
Tuesday Coffee & Shoppe
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landmark society members


Founder ($1,000+)
Marva & Bill Babb
Virginia & Frank Baltz 
Courtney Barnes 
Margie & Rick Bauer
Dixie & Robert Bowden
Cathy & Chris Brown
JoAnn & Stuart Campbell
Steve Cole
Carolyn & James W. Corley III
Carmen Cudd
Marcelle David
Sandy Edwards
Rebecca Frazer

Sherry & David Freedman​
Mary & Donald Gillis
Delta & Louis Goolsby
Terri & Jim Guthrie
Susan & Douglas Haynie
Heather Kaiserlian 
Jo-Evelyn & James Morris
Bonnie & Gerald Pouncey
Adrian & James Pressley, Jr.
Joy Rogers 
Kathy & Dr. Thomas Scott
Lisa & Bo Slauson
Robin & James Trimble
Charles B. Upshaw III
JoAnn Wood
Larry Zenoni
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Pioneer ($500+)
Chris & Peter Black
Diane Coll
Linda & Scott Crafton
Jennifer & Scott Flood
Patricia & Chuck George
Kimberly Gresh
Jeanine Harper
Susan & Frederick Heller
Grady Ireland 
Denise O’Connell
Dörte & Stefan Schmieta
Diana & J. Barton Threatte
Morning Washburn
Daryl Barksdale Williams
Steward ($250+)
Gloria & Scott Bowden
Monica & Rob Bratton
Jennifer Brett
Jo Anne & Michael Browne
Pril Buege
Russell Clayton
Rick Cole
Lori Davis
Marnie DeMandel
Sally & George Dozier
Jennine & Bill Duelge
Michelle Easton
Brian Fredricks
Melissa & Parker Gilbert
Laura & Bryan Higginbotham
Elizabeth King
Patricia & Dennis Koutouzis
Steven Lebow
Claire & Derek Leggett
Pamela Loring & Craig A. Fritz
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Gunnar Lowe
Benton Mathis, Jr.
Susan McDonald
Lorraine & Matthew McTish
Robin Meyer
David Paradice 
Catherine & David Reap
Julie Rome
Margaret & David Schmidt
Carla & Houston Snavely
Frances & James Sommerville
Marsha & Karter Thomas
Judi Tompkins
Rick Ward
Kim & Kevin Wigington
Amber Winstead 
Cynthia & John Woodward
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