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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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STATUS REPORT ON THE McAFEE HOUSE
Recent posts on social media have expressed concern about the possible demolition of the 1840s McAfee House located at the corner of Barrett Parkway and Bells Ferry Road. This is a status report on efforts by Cobb Landmarks to secure its preservation.
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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. 
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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+)
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


Founder ($1,000+)
​Virginia & Frank Baltz
Cathy & Chris Brown
JoAnn & Stuart Campbell
​Terri & Steve Cole
Carolyn & James W. Corley III
Kelly Dudley
Sandy Edwards
Sherry & David Freedman
Mary & Donald Gillis
Kimberly Gresh
Jeanine & Skip Harper
Susan & Douglas Haynie
Therese & Ronald Huffman
Mrs. Howard Lawrence
Jo-Evelyn & James Morris
Bonnie & Gerald Pouncey
Adrian & James Pressley, Jr.
JoAnn Wood
Larry Zenoni


Pioneer ($500+)
Margie & Rick Bauer
Bernard Brown
Diane Coll
Patricia & Chuck George
Delta & Louis Goolsby
Terri & Jim Guthrie
Kathleen Rambo
Lisa & Bo Slauson
Nancy & Stephen C. Steele
Charles B. Upshaw III
Morning Washburn
Steward ($250+)
Janine Bethea
Monica & Rob Bratton
Jo Anne & Michael Browne
Marnie DeMandel
Jennine & Bill Duelge
Patsy & Hylton Dupree, Jr.
Melissa & Parker Gilbert
Nancy & Scott Grieve
​Allison Guehn
Laura & Bryan Higginbotham
Elizabeth King
Patricia & Dennis Koutouzis
Gunnar Lowe
Benton Mathis, Jr.
​Denise O’Connell
Catherine & David Reap
Kristin Saxon
Dörte & Stefan Schmieta
Kathy & Dr. Thomas Scott
Carla & Houston Snavely
Frances & James Sommerville
Marsha & Karter Thomas
Robin & James Trimble
Carol & Tim Turner
Richard Ward
​Kim & Kevin Wigington
Cynthia & John Woodward
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