In 1832, the state of Georgia formed 10 counties from former Cherokee Indian land. One of the ten was Cobb County, named for Thomas Cobb, a U.S. Senator and Supreme Court Judge. Marietta, named for Thomas Cobb’s wife is the county seat of Cobb County. Convenient to I-75 and Highway 41 and just 15 miles northwest of the city, it is one of Metro Atlanta’s largest suburbs. Nearly 60,000 people make their home in Marietta and enjoy the mix of modern amenities and historic sites.
Marietta is well-known for its thriving town square, anchored by Glover Park. The Marietta Square features some of Marietta’s best restaurants and most eclectic shopping, as well as a Theater in the Square for live plays, a concert venue, and a prominent gazebo where many wedding and prom photos are taken each year. Interestingly, the Square’s designer, James Anderson, one of Marietta’s first residents, also designed the city of Savannah, with its beautiful squares and greens.
Marietta also boasts one of the country’s best-loved landmarks, The Big Chicken. On the corner of Hwy 120 and Hwy 41, one of the busiest intersections in town, The Big Chicken, part of a KFC franchise, is often used by locals when giving directions. For instance, The Marietta Square is six blocks west of the Big Chicken.
The city is rich with Civil War history. In fact, General Sherman used Marietta as a base camp and spared the city before he marched on to burn Atlanta. Two cemeteries, Marietta National Cemetery and The Confederate Cemetery and several battlefields attract locals and visitors throughout the year.
Marietta preserves the best of the south while progressing forward into the future. Great schools and neighborhood enclaves make Marietta a perfect place to call home.
Learn more about the Marietta community, school and recent home sales.
* note: the zip codes 30008, 30060, 30062, 30064, 30066, 30067, 30068, and 30069 were used to represent Marietta.
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