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Kennesaw Mountain
National Battlefield Park |
The park extends from Old Hwy 41 in Marietta South to Powder Springs Rd, in NW Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a great family vacation idea. There is plenty of Civil War history here for the history buff. You will also find such outdoor adventure as hiking, bird watching and horseback riding. Check out below for additional Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park information.
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Uniqueness - Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park was authorized for protection by the War Department in 1917 and was transferred to the Department of the Interior as a unit of the National Park System in 1... (click here for more)
Facts - The name Kennesaw is derived from the Cherokee Indian "Gah-nee-sah" meaning cemetery or burial ground. Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is a 2,888 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War bat... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - Summers can be humid, so if you plan to hike, take plenty of water and good hiking shoes or boots. Winters are cool with short spring and fall. The trails can be steep so be careful. For your safety a... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Please respect any wildlife you come across. Do not feed or harass the animals.... (click here for more)
Fees - Park entrance is free. There is a shuttle to the top of the mountain that charges a fee. Fees are $2.00 for adults, $1.00 children 6-12 and under 6 is free.... (click here for more)
Camping - There is no camping in the park.... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is 15 miles away. Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site is 24 miles away. Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park is 92 miles away. Ocmulge... (click here for more)
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