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City and Destination Information
The following information comes from the website for the city of Kennesaw. Additional information can be found on their website at http://www.kennesaw.ga.us.
The history of Kennesaw dates back to the 1830s when the
Georgia Legislature authorized the construction of a rail line through Cobb
County. Known as the Western and Atlantic Railroad, 20 miles of track was in
operation from Terminus (Atlanta) to Cartersville by 1846. Several small
towns were founded along the railroad including Vinings, Smyrna, Acworth and
Big Shanty.
The abundance of water and high ground adjacent to the railroad led to the
construction of worker's shanties near the present day Kennesaw. This area
became known as the "big grade to the shanties” and was later shortened to
"Big Shanty Grade”. The high point of the railroad between the Chattahoochee
River and the Etowah is the present day crossing in Kennesaw. In the late
1850s a plot of land was acquired by the Railroad "for the purpose of
erecting a Depot
and an eating house for the convenience of the traveling public." This
eating place became the famous Lacy House and was operated by Mr. and Mrs.
George Lacy.
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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is a 2,888 acre National Battlefield that
preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. There are 17.3 miles
of interpretive walking trails with historic earthworks, cannon emplacements and
various interpretive signs. You can either take a bus to the top of the mountain
(You may drive your own car on certain days), or walk up. Facilities include a
museum, gift shop, and picnic areas with grills. 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive,
Kennesaw, GA 30152. (770) 427-4686.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
The
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History
This museum has recently been renovated. With three impressive permanent
collections and a membership in the prestigious Smithsonian Affiliations
Program, the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History offers a wide
range of exhibits, including a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers during
the Civil War; a reproduction of a turn-of-the-century locomotive factory; and
an exciting depiction of the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase. 2829 Cherokee
Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144. (770) 427-2117.
The
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History
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Restaurant and Dining Suggestions
Caper's on Main Street is not the easiest restaurant to find, but it is well worth the search. Located on Main Street just south of Kennesaw (right where Main begins to curve before crossing the tracks, and where Main joins Summers) is a nice little place with some very good food. I find the food here to well prepared and very easy on the palate. Although the main part of the restaurant only has about a half dozen tables, they have plenty of dining space outside on the deck. The next time you are in Kennesaw, and need a great place to dine, be sure to take the time to look them up. Capers on Main Street, 2756 South Main Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone: 678.594.7735. Web: www.capersonmainst.com.
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