Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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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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		Cheatham Hill Trail A walk at Cheatham Hill heading towards the Illinois Monument. more...

		Our critters This little Kennesaw Mountain squirrel finds a "natural" snack. You will see wildlife, but we ask that you please not feed them. All animals should remain wild and not be domesticated in any way.

Two cannons in the preserved trenches at Cheatham Hill.

More about Kennesaw

The name Kennesaw is derived from
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Ranger Activities
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr.
Kennesaw, GA 30152

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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.