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  Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society, Inc.
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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. 
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Help Save the Power-Jackson Cabin

The 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 Tour

​Make 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!
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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.
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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 of 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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EVENTS

Learn about events, camps, and lectures hosted by Cobb Landmarks. Annual events include the Root House Plant Sale and Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour. 
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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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Foundations & Sponsors


Diamond ($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


Founder ($1,000+)
Virginia & Frank Baltz
Dixie & Robert Bowden
Cathy & Chris Brown
JoAnn & Stuart Campbell
​Judith Churchill
​Terri & Steve Cole

Carolyn & James W. Corley III
Kelly Dudley
Sandy Edwards
Mary & Donald Gillis
Kimberly Gresh
Jeanine & Skip Harper
Susan & Douglas Haynie
Jo-Evelyn & James Morris
Bonnie & Gerald Pouncey
Adrian & James Pressley, Jr.
Carl C. Staley
JoAnn Wood
Larry Zenoni
Pioneer ($500+)
Margie & Rick Bauer
Bernard Brown
Diane Coll
Patricia & Chuck George
Allison Gruehn
Terri & Jim Guthrie
Therese & Ronald Huffman
​Grady R. Ireland

Denise O’Connell
Kathleen Rambo
Nancy & Stephen C. Steele
Diana & J. Barton Threatte
Charles B. Upshaw III
Morning Washburn
Steward ($250+)
Janine Bethea
Monica & Rob Bratton
Jo Anne & Michael Browne
Priscilla & Paul Buege
​Julie & Edwin Cone, Jr.
Marnie DeMandel

Jennine & Bill Duelge
Patsy & Hylton Dupree, Jr.
Melissa & Parker Gilbert
Nancy & Scott Grieve
Laura & Bryan Higginbotham
Julie Jenkins
Elizabeth King
Patricia & Dennis Koutouzis
Gunnar Lowe
Benton Mathis, Jr.
Brian & Amber Miller
Catherine & David Reap
Dörte & Stefan Schmieta
Kathy & Dr. Thomas Scott
Carla & Houston Snavely
Frances & James Sommerville
Marsha & Karter Thomas
Robin & James Trimble
Carol & Tim Turner
Richard Ward
Cynthia & John Woodward
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