How the Great Locomotive Chase Shaped Marietta’s Identity On April 12, 1862, a small group of Union soldiers in disguise, known as the engine thieves, boarded a train in Marietta, Georgia. They planned to steal a locomotive, destroy track lines, and cut off supply routes between Atlanta and Chattanooga. Their goal was to damage the […]
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The Untold Stories of the Marietta Confederate Cemetery The Marietta Confederate Cemetery is the oldest of its kind in Georgia. Most people pass by its iron gates without knowing what stories lie inside. To locals, it is more than a place of rest. It holds memories, legends, and ghost tales passed down for generations. The
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Marietta Square: What Locals Do That Tourists Don’t Marietta Square is often filled with weekend visitors and families looking for a relaxing day. Located within the Atlanta suburbs, most tourists stop by the museums, snap a photo in front of the fountain, and maybe grab lunch at one of the popular cafes. Unlike the hustle
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Secret Trails and Local Lore at Kennesaw Mountain Insider tips on overlooked hiking paths and local legends associated with the mountain Kennesaw Mountain is more than a hiking spot. For locals, it’s part of daily life. Some hike for the view. Others come for the quiet. Many return for the stories passed down through years.
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