Kennesaw, City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States.
Located northwest of Atlanta, Kennesaw extends across 9.5 square miles of land and reaches an elevation of 332 meters above sea level.
The settlement began in the 1830s as Big Shanty, a railroad construction camp, and received its official charter as Kennesaw on September 21, 1887.
The Southern Museum in Kennesaw presents exhibits about the Great Locomotive Chase and maintains collections of Civil War artifacts and railroad memorabilia.
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department maintains multiple public spaces and organizes year-round community activities for residents and visitors.
The name Kennesaw derives from the Cherokee word gah-nee-sah, referring to burial grounds that existed in the area.
Location: Cobb County
Elevation above the sea: 332 m
Website: http://kennesaw-ga.gov
GPS coordinates: 34.02333,-84.61528
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
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