Kennesaw - Sara Hibbard

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw, located in Cobb County, is a city of around 30,000 people and has a rich history. With nearby Kennesaw State University, the city is popular amongst millennials, with 33.2 percent of the population aged from 18-24 and a median age of 32.

Quick History

Kennesaw served as the staging area for the Great Locomotive Chase in 1862, a Civil War era military raid. Big Shanty, as the city was originally known, was also the site of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.

Can’t Miss

Without a doubt, the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History is our can’t miss attraction for Kennesaw. The museum features the General, the original locomotive used in the Great Locomotive Chase. The museum also features other locomotives, blueprints, photographs and other artifacts from the railroad industry.

Things to do

Take a tour and tasting at Lazy Guy Distillery
Visit a Civil War battleground at Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield National Park
Check out Kennesaw Skatepark, designed by pro skater Rob Dyrdek

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