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Marietta is a city in and the county seat of Cobb County, Georgia, United States. [4] At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 60,972. The 2019 estimate was 60,867, making it one of Atlanta 's largest suburbs. Marietta is the fourth largest of the principal cities by population of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Discover the charm and history of Marietta, a suburb of Atlanta with a quaint town square, gardens, trails, museums and more. Learn about the Gone with the Wind connection, the Civil War events and the outdoor fun at Kennesaw Mountain.
Colorful gardens and park in Marietta. Perfect for picnic lunches in the summer. 2. Six Flags White Water. 881. Water Parks. Water park with timed ride entries, clean lazy rivers, and operational slides. Features family-friendly attractions, a wave pool, and an obstacle course for a diverse outing. 3.
- Ghosts of Marietta Tour. A great way of orientating yourself to Marietta, and uncovering its multitude of landmarks, is by joining the Ghosts of Marietta Tour.
- Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Opened in the 1990s, the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art sits inside a grand Greek Revival style building complete with a tall portico of columns that once acted as the city’s main post office.
- Marietta Confederate Cemetery. While you may have already visited the Confederate Cemetery as part of the Ghosts of Marietta Tour, you may want to take more time over this almost sacred place in the history of Georgia.
- Oakton House. The oldest house to be continuously lived in in Marietta, Oakton House was constructed in 1838 at the very beginning of the city’s existence.
Article History. 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 Thomas W. Cobb.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Colorful gardens and park in Marietta. Perfect for picnic lunches in the summer. 2. Six Flags White Water. 881. Water Parks. Water park with timed ride entries, clean lazy rivers, and operational slides. Features family-friendly attractions, a wave pool, and an obstacle course for a diverse outing. 3.
Our operations are centered at the Marietta Welcome Center, housed in the historic Western and Atlantic Passenger Depot. Built in 1898, this classic brick structure exemplifies the charm of turn-of-the-century passenger depots and serves as a welcoming point for all visitors. 4 Depot Street NE Marietta, GA 30060 770.429.1115
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