Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Kennesaw, Cobb, Georgia, United States, North America
Kennesaw Battlefield Park preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign, and also contains Kennesaw Mountain. It is located at 905 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. The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, fought here between Generals William Tecumseh Sherman of the Union army and Joseph E. Johnston of the Confederate army, took place between June 18, 1864, and July 2, 1864. Sherman's army consisted of 100,000 men, 254 cannons and 35,000 horses, while Johnston's army had only 50,000 men and 187 cannons. Much of the battle took place not on Kennesaw Mountain itself, but on a spur of Little Kennesaw Mountain known now as Pigeon Hill, and the area to its south around Cheatham Hill. A total of 5,350 soldiers died during the battle, which resulted in a Confederate victory. Established as Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Site on February 18, 1917, it was transferred from the War Department on August 10, 1933, and redesignated a national battlefield park on June 26, 1935. As with all historic areas administered by the National Park Service, the park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park is a 2,923-acre (11.8 km2) National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. There are three battlefield areas: In front of the Visitor Center, off Burnt Hickory Road and a major site at Cheatham Hill (commonly known as the Dead Angle). At the southern tip of the park, Peter Valentine Kolb's farm house, where a minor battle was fought, has been restored to its original condition. The Visitor Center contains an information desk, museum, and a theater which screens movies about the battle fought there. While walking some of the 17.3 miles (27.8 km) of interpretive hiking trails, historic earthworks, cannon emplacements, and various interpretive signs can be seen. There are three monuments representing some of the states who fought here - Illinois, Texas, and Georgia. Kennesaw Mountain is 1,808 feet (551.1 m) above sea level. It is approximately a 664-foot (202 m) gain in elevation from the Visitor Center to the mountain's summit. The hike up is approximately 1.4 miles (2.3 km) on the road and 1.1-mile (1.8 km) on the trail. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield was authorized for protection by the U.S. War Department in 1917 and was transferred to the Department of the Interior as a unit of the National Park System in 1933. The 2,923-acre (11.8 km2) battlefield includes the site of some of the heaviest fighting of the Atlanta Campaign of the Civil War. The battlefield was set aside as an important cultural property dedicated to public inspiration and interpretation of the significant historic events that occurred here. With the expansion of urban sprawl from nearby Atlanta, Georgia, concerns have been raised that the preserved areas of the park may be in danger from overuse and/or misuse.
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I went on a day hike with my daughter Kristen in the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park located in Cobb County, Georgia. There are several miles of trails in the park. We took a route that was near five miles for the hike in and out. Most people do not hike the section over to Little Kennesaw Mountain so we were able to enjoy a little more solitude along the trail. The history of the area is well documented and has been clearly preserved.
The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain was fought on June 27, 1864 during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War. It was the most significant frontal assault launched by Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman against the Confederate Army of Tennessee under Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. The battle ended in a tactical defeat for the Union forces but strategically the battle failed to deliver the result the Confederacy needed. It did not halt the advance of Sherman toward the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Over 98,500 Union and 50,000 Confederate soldiers were part of this bloody battle. There were 3000 Union and 1000 Confederate men that died in the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.
My video only gives an overview of the hike with minimal historical information. If you are interested in history, it is definitely worth doing a little research on this battle and visiting Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
We visited Kennesaw Mountain to take the short hike to the top. This is located just outside of Atlanta Georgia and has a lot of Civil War history here. Beautiful place with mile of hiking trails!
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Hiking in Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Marietta GA
Amelia and JP VLOG 37: When we're with Amelia's family in Marietta Georgia, hiking in Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is our favorite cardio activity. The scenery is breathtaking and the Civil War history is interesting, but it's sad to think how many Americans died on this mountain fighting over the right to own another human being.
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- An early edit from the 145th anniversary documentary film featuring the epic combat of the re-enactment which took place on a portion of the original battlefield. This Special Preview clip features the combat action without music or final narration. Enjoy. Visit for information on the 150th event.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864. Although most famous as a Civil War battlefield, Kennesaw Mountain has a much richer story.
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I'm not really happy about this video, i kept talking about things I could remember at the top of my head about the civil war. Hard to when I was so fascinated about a war that was more complicated than some people think it is. Still... ranting aren't I?
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