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History. Etymology. The origin of the name is uncertain. It is believed that the city was named for Mary Cobb, the wife of the U.S. Senator and Superior Court judge Thomas Willis Cobb. The county is named for Cobb. [6] Early settlers. Homes were built by early settlers near the Cherokee town of Big Shanty (now Kennesaw) before 1824. [7] .
6 de dic. de 2002 · Marietta traces its roots to the Cherokee Territory in the 1830s. Local leaders named the county in memory of Thomas W. Cobb of Greensboro, a U.S. senator who died in 1830. They reportedly named Marietta in memory of Cobb’s wife, Mary Moore, who had preceded her husband in death. Surveyor James Anderson created the original town ...
15 de mar. de 2024 · Marietta, city, seat (1834) of Cobb county, northwestern Georgia, U.S. It lies about 20 miles (30 km) northwest of Atlanta, in the Blue Ridge foothills. A settlement is thought to have existed on the site in the 1820s. The town was probably named for the wife of prominent jurist and legislator.
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In 1837 the Georgia Gazetteer reported that the city of Marietta was named for Cobb's wife. The Georgia legislature legally recognized the town on December 19, 1834, but by that time a sizable community already existed.
Marietta History and Culture. Marietta, Georgia, is located in the northern part of the state, approximately 20 miles northwest of Atlanta. Founded in 1834, Marietta has a rich history dating back to the American South’s early days. The city has played a significant role in many key events in American history, including the Civil War and the ...
The Marietta History Center is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Marietta and Cobb County, as well as the broader history of Georgia and the American South. Hours and Admission: 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday
Established in 1834, Marietta, Georgia is located along the dramatic backdrops of the Chattahoochee River and historic foothills of Kennesaw Mountain, 18 miles northwest of Downtown Atlanta.
