National Battlefield Park · Georgia (U.S. state), United States
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a national battlefield park in Georgia (U.S. state), United States, covering 2,935 acres (1,188 ha), established in 1917.
National Battlefield Park · Georgia (U.S. state), United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Battlefield Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Georgia (U.S. state), United States |
| Area | 2,935 acres (1,188 ha) |
| Established | 1917 |
| Coordinates | 33.9832° N, 84.5779° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Battlefield Park preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta campaign, and also contains Kennesaw Mountain. It is located at 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, between Marietta and Kennesaw, Georgia. The name "Kennesaw" derives from the Cherokee Indian "Gah-nee-sah" meaning "cemetery" or burial ground. The area was designated as a U.S. historic district on October 15, 1966. Part of the natural area is old-growth forest and recognized by the Old-Growth Forest Network.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 25.4 miles away
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) · Birmingham, United States · 128.1 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 130.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Georgia (U.S. state)
Andersonville National Historic Site
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park?
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is in Georgia (U.S. state), United States (33.9832° N, 84.5779° W).
When was Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park established?
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park was established in 1917, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park?
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park covers 2,935 acres (1,188 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennesaw_Mountain_National_Battlefield_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/kemo/ — Official park page.