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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Directions

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Currently Old Hwy 41 between Ridenour Road and Stilesboro Road is closed due to construction on the CSX bridge. Please see link for a this as well as other closures in and around the park and Cobb County.

The roadway will be under construction and closed to traffic through the end of December 2009. During this time, you may follow the directions below coming from I-575 and from I-75 but disregard turning onto Old Hwy 41. Instead, proceed down Barrett Parkway to the next light following Old Hwy 41 which is Stilesboro Road and turn left. Follow Stilesboro for approximately 2.5 to 3 miles and the park entrance will be on your right.



From I-75 North
To exit 269 (Barrett Parkway). At the stoplight turn left onto Barrett Parkway. Follow Barrett Parkway for approximately 3 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41. Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd. The visitor center will be immediately on your left. Brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well. Directions from the visitor center to Cheatham Hill are provided in the visitor center at the information desk.

From I-75 South
To exit 269 (Barrett Parkway). At the stoplight turn right onto Barrett Parkway. Follow Barrett Parkway for approximately 3 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41. Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd. The visitor center will be immediately on your left. Brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well. Directions from the visitor center to Cheatham Hill are provided in the visitor center at the information desk.

From I-575 North
To exit 1 (Barrett Parkway). At the stoplight turn left onto Barrett Parkway. Follow Barrett Parkway for approximately 3.5 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41. Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd. The visitor center will be immediately on your left. Brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well. Directions from the visitor center to Cheatham Hill are provided in the visitor center at the information desk.

From I-575 South
To exit 1 (Barrett Parkway). At the stoplight turn right onto Barrett Parkway. Follow Barrett Parkway for approximately 3.5 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41. Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd. The visitor center will be immediately on your left. Brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well. Directions from the visitor center to Cheatham Hill are provided in the visitor center at the information desk.

Bus
The Cobb County Transit {CCT} stops approximately 3 miles from the visitor center. No other transportation is provided.

Public Transportation
Not accessible

The trail that leads to the earthworks at Cheatham Hill.  The heaviest fighting at Kennesaw Mountain.  

Did You Know?
During the War Between the States, it is estimated that less than 20% of the battle casualties were caused by artillery. During the 2-week battle at Kennesaw Mountain, there were almost constant artillery duels. Little damage was actually done, except at close range with a canister.

Last Updated: September 03, 2009 at 13:10 EST