Power-Jackson Cabin Successfully Relocated

​This week the Power-Jackson Cabin was successfully tagged, disassembled, and moved to Hyde Farm Park. The relocation was made possible thanks to generous donations totaling $70,000 from individuals in our community. The Power-Jackson Cabin is a rare single-pen log house that recently faced threats of neglect and site development. Cobb Landmarks has been instrumental in advocating for the Power-Jackson Cabin's preservation. Our efforts included meeting with Cobb County Commissioners, speaking at Cobb County Planning Commission Zoning Hearings, and securing an expert evaluation of the cabin. After acquiring the cabin from the property owner, Cobb Landmarks and Cobb County PARKS reached an agreement in 2023 to relocate the cabin to Hyde Farm Park. On April 9, 2024, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the use of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds to reconstruct the cabin at Hyde Farm Park. Now that the relocation is complete, Cobb County PARKS will undertake the cabin's reconstruction and restoration.

Why Hyde Farm Park?
Hyde Farm was originally settled by James Cooper Power in the 1830s. His log cabin still stands there today. Nearby is another cabin that belonged to George Abner Power. By moving the Power-Jackson Cabin to Hyde Farm, we can create a special place where visitors can see three cabins from the same family.

Potential Oldest Structure in Cobb County
Evidence suggests that the Power-Jackson Cabin may predate the Cherokee Land Lottery, making it the oldest existing structure in Cobb County. To confirm this, Cobb Landmarks has engaged the University of West Georgia to conduct dendrochronology, the study of tree rings. By dating the tree rings, we can determine when the trees were cut down for the cabin's construction. This research is part of our ongoing commitment to understanding and preserving this historic landmark.

Addressing Potential Graves
We are aware of reports of 19th-century graves on the Power-Jackson Cabin property. While their exact location remains uncertain, we took precautions to avoid disturbing the suspected burial area during the disassembly of the cabin. We support future efforts by the property owner to locate any graves on the site, ensuring compliance with necessary regulations and easements. This will be crucial when the developer submits a zoning application for the site in the future.

A Community Effort
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, Cobb County PARKS, and our generous donors for their support in preserving the Power-Jackson Cabin for the education and enjoyment of current and future Cobb County visitors and residents. We will keep our donors and the community updated as this project progresses.