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First Marked Burial (Side 1)

FIRST MARKED BURIAL Elijah H. Fleming Sept. 25, 1802 - April 8, 1848 There may have been burials in this cemetery prior to 1848, however, this grave is the earliest one with an engraved headstone...

FIRST MARKED BURIAL Elijah H. Fleming Sept. 25, 1802 - April 8, 1848 There may have been burials in this cemetery prior to 1848, however, this grave is the earliest one with an engraved headstone...

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Rev. Thomas Milton Allen

Prominent minister who was born a slave 1833. He was a charter member of Zion Baptist at its founding in 1866 and its second pastor (1869-1885). In 1885 he organized Cole St. & later Pleasant...

Prominent minister who was born a slave 1833. He was a charter member of Zion Baptist at its founding in 1866 and its second pastor (1869-1885). In 1885 he organized Cole St. & later Pleasant...

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McLeod Vault

Built in the style of coastal burial chambers in 1854 by Savannah planter Francis Harris McLeod (1784-1864), an investor in Roswell King´s mills. He was the namesake of his grandfather Francis...

Built in the style of coastal burial chambers in 1854 by Savannah planter Francis Harris McLeod (1784-1864), an investor in Roswell King´s mills. He was the namesake of his grandfather...

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Mary Phagan

Celebrated in song as "Little Mary Phagan" after her murder at age 13 on April 26, 1913 in Atlanta. The trial and conviction of Leo Frank were controversial, as was the commutation of his death...

Celebrated in song as "Little Mary Phagan" after her murder at age 13 on April 26, 1913 in Atlanta. The trial and conviction of Leo Frank were controversial, as was the commutation of his...

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Lady in Black

This memorial to Mary Annie Gartrell (1853-1906) was erected by her grieving sister Lucy (1863-1954). Musicians both and natives of Cobb County, Lucy visited this grave from her Atlanta home at...

This memorial to Mary Annie Gartrell (1853-1906) was erected by her grieving sister Lucy (1863-1954). Musicians both and natives of Cobb County, Lucy visited this grave from her Atlanta home at...

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Joseph Emerson Brown Park

A four-time Gov. of Ga. Joseph E. Brown (1821-1894) was born in S.C., educated at Yale, and admitted to the Ga. Bar in 1845. "The war governor," he served from 1857-1865. He served in Ga. Supreme...

A four-time Gov. of Ga. Joseph E. Brown (1821-1894) was born in S.C., educated at Yale, and admitted to the Ga. Bar in 1845. "The war governor," he served from 1857-1865. He served in Ga. Supreme...

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Founder's Lot William Harris

Oldest grave is on this plot for Wm. Harris´ son, William Capers G. Harris (1823-1831). Mr. Harris, a wealthy planter, was a devout Methodist and champion of education. In War of 1812 he served in...

Oldest grave is on this plot for Wm. Harris´ son, William Capers G. Harris (1823-1831). Mr. Harris, a wealthy planter, was a devout Methodist and champion of education. In War of 1812 he served...

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Hightower Trail

Marks Site Of Hightower Trail Cherokee Indians And Muster and Drill Ground Georgia Militia For Gritter District Town Committee Colonial Dames Marietta, GA 1939 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com....

Marks Site Of Hightower Trail Cherokee Indians And Muster and Drill Ground Georgia Militia For Gritter District Town Committee Colonial Dames Marietta, GA 1939 Plaque courtesy...

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Kennesaw House

Kennesaw House Symbol of Marietta's History — Atlanta Campaign Heritage Trail - Historic Driving Route — Also known as the “Fletcher House,” this building was originally built in 1845 as a cotton...

Kennesaw House Symbol of Marietta's History — Atlanta Campaign Heritage Trail - Historic Driving Route — Also known as the “Fletcher House,” this building was originally built in 1845 as a...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Laurel District, Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc. IN COOPERATION WITH Garden Clubs of the Marietta Garden...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Laurel District, Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc. IN COOPERATION WITH Garden Clubs of the Marietta Garden...

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Second Shoupade

Again, you're standing behind a Shoupade. This fort faced slightly west of North. It was one of five Shoupades along Fort Drive, which derives its name from the existence of these forts. For over...

Again, you're standing behind a Shoupade. This fort faced slightly west of North. It was one of five Shoupades along Fort Drive, which derives its name from the existence of these forts. For...

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Artillery Redan

The palisade was interrupted at this point for an artillery redan, an earth structure designed to protect two canons. The lower sections in the wall of the redan indicate where the muscle of each...

The palisade was interrupted at this point for an artillery redan, an earth structure designed to protect two canons. The lower sections in the wall of the redan indicate where the muscle of each...

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First Shoupade

Before you are the earthen remains of a Civil War fort of unique design. Upon seeing these forts, Confederate Major General G. W. Smith said that their designer – Brigadier General Francis Shoup -...

Before you are the earthen remains of a Civil War fort of unique design. Upon seeing these forts, Confederate Major General G. W. Smith said that their designer – Brigadier General Francis Shoup...

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Shoupade Park

Within this park is the remnant of the unique fortification known as Johnston's River line. In mid June 1864, the Confederate Army of Tennessee under General Joseph E. Johnston was fighting in...

Within this park is the remnant of the unique fortification known as Johnston's River line. In mid June 1864, the Confederate Army of Tennessee under General Joseph E. Johnston was fighting...

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Clarke Library Building

Sara Freeman Clarke established the first public library in Marietta and Cobb County in 1882 when she allowed residents to borrow books from her home without charge. She named it the “Franklin...

Sara Freeman Clarke established the first public library in Marietta and Cobb County in 1882 when she allowed residents to borrow books from her home without charge. She named it the...

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Address by President Lincoln

Address by President Lincoln At the Dedication of The Gettysburg National Cemetery — November 19, 1863. — Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation,...

Address by President Lincoln At the Dedication of The Gettysburg National Cemetery — November 19, 1863. — Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new...

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Lemon St. Grammar and High School

The Lemon Street Grammar School opened in 1894. The original wooden structure was funded by Marietta's school board, and designed to educate Negro students. The high school was built nearby in...

The Lemon Street Grammar School opened in 1894. The original wooden structure was funded by Marietta's school board, and designed to educate Negro students. The high school was built nearby in...

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Judge Debra Halpern Bernes - October 15, 1955 - July 20, 2010

Judge Debra Halpern Bernes October 15, 1955 - July 20, 2010 Judge Debra Halpern Bernes was a loving and devoted wife and mother to her husband, Gary, and children, Lane and Matthew. She served her...

Judge Debra Halpern Bernes October 15, 1955 - July 20, 2010 Judge Debra Halpern Bernes was a loving and devoted wife and mother to her husband, Gary, and children, Lane and Matthew. She served...

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Cherokee Indian Trail Tree

The Native Americans bent saplings to grow into living “signposts” for traveling Indians. These living markers pointed the way to a water source, a suitable river crossing or a main trail. Erected...

The Native Americans bent saplings to grow into living “signposts” for traveling Indians. These living markers pointed the way to a water source, a suitable river crossing or a main trail....

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Zion Heritage Museum

Zion Baptist Church was organized in 1866 by 88 former slaves who left First Baptist Church. The first worship place was a brush arbor. Next a small wooden structure was built which was destroyed...

Zion Baptist Church was organized in 1866 by 88 former slaves who left First Baptist Church. The first worship place was a brush arbor. Next a small wooden structure was built which was destroyed...

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