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Marietta, Georgia

Located in Cobb County, Georgia, Marietta was established in 1834. The Great Locomotive Chase of 1862 involved the stolen locomotive 'The General.'. Lockheed Martin's Marietta plant builds C-130 and F-35 aircraft.
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Founded 1834 | Population 62,000 | Peak 62,000 (2024) | County Cobb County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Marietta, Georgia

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1834Founded: Cobb County seat.
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1862Civil War: Andrews Raid (Great Locomotive Chase).
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Marietta's identity and economy.
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1943Bell Aircraft: B-29 bomber plant.
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2010Modern Era: Marietta continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1834 Government
Founded
1862 Disaster
Civil War
1942 Government
Military Presence
1943 Industry
Bell Aircraft
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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The Great Locomotive Chase of 1862 involved the stolen locomotive 'The General.'.
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Lockheed Martin's Marietta plant builds C-130 and F-35 aircraft.
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Cobb County seat with a charming historic downtown square.
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Marietta was founded in 1834.
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Marietta has a population of approximately 62,000.

Famous People from Marietta, Georgia

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Robert Patrick
Actor, Voice Actor · Born Nov 5, 1958 · Age 67
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Jaylen Brown
Basketball Player · Born Oct 24, 1996 · Age 29
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Melanie Oudin
Tennis Player · Born Sep 23, 1991 · Age 34
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Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Basketball Player, Basketball Coach · Born Dec 11, 1976 · Age 49
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Dan Byrd
Actor, Television Actor · Born Nov 20, 1985 · Age 40
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