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...

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Download a Google Earth Map of Kennesaw Mountain NBP

You can now view Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park on Google Earth. To download the map and find out more information click below.

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Write to

Ranger Activities
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr.
Kennesaw, GA 30152

E-mail Us

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.