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ROAD CLOSURE

Old Hwy 41 between Ridenour Rd and Stilesboro Rd will be closed 8/24/2009 through 5/31/2010. Refer to the directions link for an updated route and the News Release section for further information.

The Atlanta Campaign started here.

It was a swelteringly hot and clear Monday, June 27, 1864, when some of the heaviest fighting of the Atlanta Campaign occurred here. Preserved are historic earthworks, cannon emplacements and monuments. Interpreted here are the historic events where over 5,350 soldiers were killed in the battle fought here from June 19, 1864 through July 2, 1864.
 
Historian gives an interpretive talk before a cannon demonstration

Interpretive Programs

Kennesaw Mountain NBP offers several programs throughout the year.
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Early fall day on the trail down Cheatham hill.

Cheatham Hill Trail

A walk at Cheatham Hill heading towards the Illinois Monument.
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Two cannons in the preserved trenches at Cheatham Hill.

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The name Kennesaw is derived from
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Write to

Ranger Activities
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr.
Kennesaw, GA 30152

Phone

Visitor Center/Bookstore
(770) 427-4686 ext. 0

Chief Ranger Morris
(770) 427-4686 ext. 228

Fax

(770) 528-8398

Climate

Short spring and fall.
Hot summers and mild winters.
Communities Surrounding Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Kennesaw, GA (9 min. ) Pop. 21,675
Marietta, GA (11 min. ) Pop. 58,748
Acworth, GA (18 min. ) Pop. 13,422
Woodstock, GA (19 min. ) Pop. 10,050
Smyrna, GA (20 min. ) Pop. 40,999
Powder Springs, GA (23 min. ) Pop. 12,481
Bartow, GA (23 min. ) Pop. 223
Hiram, GA (24 min. ) Pop. 1,361
 Holly Springs, GA (24 min. ) Pop. 3,195
Clarkdale, GA (25 min. )
Austell, GA (28 min. ) Pop. 5,359
Roswell, GA (29 min. ) Pop. 79,334
Mableton, GA (29 min. ) Pop. 29,733
Dallas, GA (30 min. ) Pop. 5,056
Lithia Springs, GA (32 min. ) Pop. 2,072