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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:
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SAVE THe McAfee HouseThe 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, we are excited to offer it for $1.00 (USD) to an individual or organization willing to relocate it.
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Power-Jackson Cabin SAVEDThe Power-Jackson Cabin is one of the last examples of a single-pen (one-room) log house remaining in Cobb County. The cabin was originally acquired by William Power and his daughter Martha Jane and her husband Jeptha C. Jackson moved in shortly after 1840. The cabin was threatened by site development. After acquiring the cabin from the property owner, Cobb Landmarks and Cobb County PARKS reached an agreement to relocate the cabin to Hyde Farm Park. The cabin will likely open to the public sometime in 2025.
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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.
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. |
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. |
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. |
Foundations/SponsorsDiamond ($5,000+)
City of Marietta 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 The Hoenes Foundation, Inc. Measure Spaces Silver ($500+) Colonial Dames of America, Marietta Town Committee Southern Wholesale Flooring Bronze ($250+) |
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