• Twenty Four Pound Howitzer in the Front Battlefield at Kennesaw Mountain NBP.

    Kennesaw Mountain

    National Battlefield Park Georgia

The Battle for Atlanta Began Here

It was a sweltering, hot and clear Monday, June 27, 1864, when some of the heaviest fighting of the Atlanta Campaign occurred here. Over 5,350 casualties were suffered in the battle fought here from June 19 through July 2, 1864. Today, Kennesaw Mountain NBP preserves the remnants of that battle and offers miles of hiking trails where history peeks out from around every turn.

Did You Know?

The earthworks at Kennesaw Mountain are as original today as they were when they were built.

The elevation of Kennesaw Mountain is 1808 feet above sea level.  While hiking up to the top, an elevation of 708 feet is gained in the short 1.2 miles.