Ridgewood Park in Georgia
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Cobb County, Georgia

Cobb County is a suburban county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its county seat and largest city is Marietta, which is located in the center of the county. The county was named for Thomas Willis Cobb, who in the early 19th century was a United States representative and senator from Georgia. It is believed that Marietta was named for his wife, Mary.

Located at 33.94, -84.58 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Atlanta metropolitan area counties, Cobb County, Georgia, 1832 establishments in the United States, Populated places established in 1832

Battle of Kennesaw Mountain

The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain was fought on June 27, 1864, during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War. It was the most significant frontal assault launched by Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman against the Confederate Army of Tennessee under Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, ending in a tactical defeat for the Union forces.

Located at 33.9363, -84.5979 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Atlanta Campaign, Battles of the Western Theater of the American Civil War, Confederate victories of the American Civil War, Georgia (U.S. state) in the American Civil War, Conflicts in 1864, 1864 in Georgia (U.S. state)

Ernest W. Barrett Parkway

Ernest W. Barrett Parkway (more commonly Barrett Parkway) is a major thoroughfare in northwest metro Atlanta between western and northern Cobb County, Georgia. It runs from southwest of Marietta, to the north and then northeast near Kennesaw, and continues on in both directions under other names. The portion of Barrett Parkway between I-575 and Cobb Parkway is designated Georgia state route 5 Connector. The road is named after Ernest W.

Located at 33.9156, -84.6282 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Transportation in Cobb County, Georgia, Roads in Georgia (U.S. state)

Kennesaw Mountain

Kennesaw Mountain is a high-running ridge between Marietta and Kennesaw, Georgia in the United States with a summit elevation of 1,808 feet . It is the highest point in the core metro Atlanta area, and fifth after further-north exurban counties are considered. The local terrain averages roughly 1,000 feet (300 m) AMSL.

Located at 33.9762, -84.5797 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Battlefields of the Western Theater of the American Civil War, Monadnocks, Mountains of Georgia (U.S. state), Kennesaw, Georgia

Battle of Kolb's Farm

The Battle of Kolb's Farm was fought on June 22, 1864, between Union forces under Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker and Confederate forces under Lt. Gen. John B. Hood. Hood attempted an attack on the Union force, but poor terrain conditions led to its failure.

Located at 33.94, -84.58 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Atlanta Campaign, Battles of the Western Theater of the American Civil War, Cobb County, Georgia, Georgia (U.S. state) in the American Civil War, Union victories of the American Civil War, Conflicts in 1864, 1864 in Georgia (U.S. state)

Pine Mountain (Cobb County, Georgia)

Pine Mountain is a natural geographical feature located in Cobb County, Georgia, near the town of Kennesaw.

Located at 33.9892, -84.6453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Georgia (U.S. state) in the American Civil War, Mountains of Georgia (U.S. state), Geography of Cobb County, Georgia

Marietta High School (Georgia)

Marietta High School (MHS) is a public high school in the Marietta City Schools system in Marietta, Georgia. The school colors are navy blue, silver, and white and its mascot is the Blue Devil. Marietta High School's main rival schools are Harrison High School and McEachern High School. Of the 21,786 public high schools examined by U.S. News and its partner in the project, School Evaluation Services, the magazine named MHS a bronze medal winner.

Located at 33.9478, -84.5855 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1892, Public high schools in Georgia (U.S. state), Schools in Cobb County, Georgia