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Kennesaw, City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States.

Kennesaw is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, located northwest of Atlanta. The city covers roughly 9.5 square miles (24 km²) and sits at an elevation of around 1,090 feet (330 m) above sea level.

The settlement started in the 1830s as Big Shanty, a camp built for railroad workers. It received its official charter as a town 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.

The Parks & Recreation department manages several public spaces and offers activities throughout the year for residents and visitors. Most facilities are accessible during daylight hours and work well for a walk or a short stop.

The name comes from the Cherokee word gah-nee-sah, which referred to burial grounds that once existed here. The Southern Museum holds collections related to the Great Locomotive Chase and the railroad history of the region.

Location: Cobb County

Elevation above the sea: 332 m

Website: http://kennesaw-ga.gov

GPS coordinates: 34.02333,-84.61528

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:37

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