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West Cobb Landmark | Old Lost Mountain Store

December 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Located on the corner of Dallas Highway and Mars Hill Road/Lost Mountains Road in West Cobb, Georgia, the Old Lost Mountain Store is considered an important landmark in the West Cobb area. The store was originally built in 1881 on a site that was purchased by Judge Aaron Lafayette Bartlett.  Judge Bartlett saw potential for the area and decided … [Read more...]

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No “Squares” Allowed on the Marietta Square

December 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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In the 1830s, Marietta was a small community of less than 50 people. Among the early residents is James Anderson, first postmaster of the city. Designing many north Georgia towns, he incorporated the concept of a central square as had been done in his hometown, Savannah. He used this concept in the design of Marietta. Chosen as a stop on the … [Read more...]

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