The incorporated city of Marietta encompasses the area around the Marietta Square and other neighborhoods in a 2 to 3 mile area. Marietta is also the mailing address for all of Cobb County unless your home is located in any other incorporated "city" in Cobb County. You can have a Marietta address in East Cobb and West Cobb county. Sound confusing? Well, give me a call and I'll explain the system in Cobb County. I've lived in Cobb County and Marietta.
Marietta was established in 1834 and named after T.R.R. Cobb’s wife, Mary and became a county seat the same year. Today it is acknowledged as a bustling community that undoubtedly preserves its ties to an eventful past. Many of the current residents take advantage of the metropolitan opportunities all the while enjoying the small-town atmosphere.
Marietta is the largest incorporated city in the county. A destination for visitors and locals alike with springtime lunch concerts in Glover Park, numerous specialty shops and an eclectic blend of restaurants, museums and theaters, downtown Marietta and the Marietta Square have long been the center of Cobb community activity. The Square has an old-fashioned feel. It provides the perfect spot for relaxation, children's play and the exchange of wedding vows. The Square is surrounded by many businesses operating in renovated historic retail buildings and warehouses as well as beautiful homes that are on the National Register of Historic Places.
There are fabulous restaurants, antique shops, lovely parks, original Victorian homes and historic sites for residents and visitors to experience. Over the past two decades, Maritta has experienced a population increase of approximately 40%.
Some of the many attractions you will want to savor:
Downtown Square - Considered the heart of Marietta here you will find a mix of historic redevelopment and new development of residences and commercial establishments.
Glover Park - Donated to Marietta in 1852, this fun-filled park is now the stomping ground of many great festivals, musical performances and a charming place to enjoy an afternoon picnic.
Marietta National Cemetery - Over 10,000 Union soldiers graves are situated here. The national cemetery was established with high hopes of restoring good will between the north and the south.
Marietta Confederate Cemetery - Over 3,000 Confederate soldiers rest here after Marietta officials determined that the Confederate dead should not be buried near the Yankee dead.
Marietta Museum of History - This museum includes the city’s elaborate historical collections of documents, photos and artifacts.
William Root House - Here visitors can experience how a working class family lived in the 1850’s.
Theater in the Square - Recognized as one of Atlanta’s finest theaters, this 225-seat theater in the square hosts worthy productions and great talent.
