City of Marietta

CITY OF MARIETTA
   Marietta is the seat of government for Cobb County and was incorporated as a town on December 19, 1834. There are numerous stories regarding how the city received its name. Some state that Marietta was named for Judge Thomas Cobb, while others contend the city is named for two legendary ladies whose Christian names were Mary and Etta. Another version claims that Marietta was named for a pioneer town in the Ohio Valley.

   Marietta was one of the cities Union General William Sherman spared before going to burn Atlanta in 1864. Today Marietta is home to four National Historic Districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Marietta is also known for A Taste of Marietta festival, which showcases Marietta and Cobb County’s finest restaurants and live entertainment.

According to 2000 Census, the City of Marietta had a population of 58,748 persons. Between 1990 and 2000, the city experienced a population increase of 33.1%, compared to the state growth during this period of 26.4%.

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