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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK1X_the-bell-bomber-park_Marietta-GA.html
This park is dedicated to thousands of men and women who built 665 B-29 bombers that played a major role in bringing the U.S. victory during World War II.
The steps remain as a reminder of the daily walk to work at the Bell Aircraft Plant by th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDJX_johnstons-line-east-of-kennesaw_Marietta-GA.html
A point on the intrenched line of Loring's (formerly Polk's) A.C., [CS] which extended from the mtn. down its E. slope to the Bell's Ferry rd. This sector was held by Featherston's div. — the rt. of the corps. Hood's A.C. [CS] prolonged the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD5M_residence-of-alice-mclellan-birney_Marietta-GA.html
This house was the residence of Alice McClellan Birney, co-founder of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers during the post-war era.
The home was probably built by Miss Mary Ann Nesbit prior to 1869, in which year it was purchased by Wi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB49_s-v-sanford_Marietta-GA.html
The greatest friend Univ. of Ga. ever had" began his academic career in Marietta: principal, Supt. City Schools 1892-1903. At Georgia (1903-1945) promoted academics and sports: Faculty chrm. athletics from 1908; first head School of Journalism in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB3R_confederate-cemetery_Marietta-GA.html
3,000 Confederate dead from every southern state are buried in this cemetery. First established for [CS] soldiers killed in a railroad collision in 1863, it became the resting place for dead from nearby battlefields. In 1866, under the direction o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8GB_1916-glover-machine-works-locomotive_Marietta-GA.html
Built by Glover Machine Works of Marietta, this 1916 locomotive was sold to a company in Va. for hauling lumber. In 1921 GMW reassumed possession. It was restored in 1992. Today GMW is in its sixth generation and still makes heavy industrial produ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7E0_kennesaw-house_Marietta-GA.html
In ante-bellum days, this hotel was a summer resort for planters attracted by the gay social activities of the town. In 1862, J. J. Andrews and his Federal raiders met here to begin the daring Locomotive Chase. Confederate wounded were fed and tre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2X1_rest-well-miss-mattie_Marietta-GA.html
Mattie Harris Lyon, 97, the "Mother of Marietta," was known for her years of zealous and affectionate service in religious, civic, welfare and patriotic activities. Her life was dedicated to the service of people of all races. A true humanitarian,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEY_udc-and-kennesaw-house_Marietta-GA.html
The Kennesaw Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy was organized July 29, 1898, in the parlors of the Kennesaw House on the second floor corner nearest the railroad station. Mrs. R. L. Nesbitt was elected the first president. There were fort…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEV_cobb-county_Marietta-GA.html
Created December 3, 1832, and named for Judge Thomas W. Cobb, a former U.S. Senator, Marietta was named for his wife.
Fertile lands gave impetus to farming; ample water power encouraged industries. People from further south sought Marietta as a…