Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw: City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

About

Kennesaw is a city located in the county of Cobb in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,783. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 34,712 inhabitants.

The city was created 137 years ago in 1887.

Kennesaw is a city northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History displays weapons and a steam locomotive. To the southeast, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park has Civil War monuments and trails. Swift-Cantrell Park includes a skate park and playgrounds. To the northwest, forested Red Top Mountain State Park juts into Lake Allatoona, and offers trails and a beach.

Kennesaw is home to Kennesaw State University, which has more than 34,000 students on its main campus near I-75. The city also hosts several annual festivals including the Kennesaw Arts Festival, Lil' Peach Fest, Little Peach Music Festival and KSU Homecoming Parade & Bonfire Ceremony.

The city was named for Civil War General Joseph Eggleston Johnston's family home in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Kennesaw locator map
Location of Kennesaw on Georgia map.

Quick Facts about Kennesaw

Population : 34,712 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Georgia (United States)
County : Cobb County
Postal code : 30144
Area : 24700000 km2
Official name : Kennesaw
Altitude : 1,089 feet / 332 meters
Establishment : September 09, 1887 (137 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 16:40:41 (3rd December 2024)
Population growth : 14.2% (2010-2020)
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KennesawCityHall
KennesawCityHall image

Geography

Kennesaw is located at 34°1'24"N 84°36'56"W (34.0234300, -84.6154900).

Kennesaw map

Demographics

The population of Kennesaw increased by 14.2% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 29,783 - census
2011 30,945 3.76% estimation process
2012 31,541 1.89% estimation process
2013 32,359 2.53% estimation process
2014 32,672 0.96% estimation process
2015 33,583 2.71% estimation process
2016 33,845 0.77% estimation process
2017 34,178 0.97% estimation process
2018 34,108 -0.21% estimation process
2019 34,077 -0.09% estimation process
2020 34,712 1.83% estimation process

Kennesaw zip code is 30144. County name: Cobb, County fips: 13067

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Best Things to Do in Kennesaw

1 Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Rating: 4.8 (5898)

900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30152, United States ➦ Show Map

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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

2 Swift Cantrell Park

Rating: 4.8 (3153)

3140 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

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Swift Cantrell Park

3 Adventure Air Sports Kennesaw

Rating: 4.5 (1297)

425 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW #3500, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

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Adventure Air Sports Kennesaw

4 Jumping World

Rating: 4.3 (766)

4200 Wade Green Rd NW #224, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

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Jumping World

5 Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

Rating: 4.7 (708)

2829 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

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Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

Where ot Eat in Kennesaw

1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Rating: 4.3 (3551)

3389 Busbee Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

2 Twin Peaks Restaurant

Rating: 4.3 (3196)

2475 George Busbee Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +16783481605 🔗 Url

Twin Peaks Restaurant

3 Bahama Breeze

Rating: 4.4 (3192)

755 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +16783547777 🔗 Url

Bahama Breeze

4 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Rating: 4.2 (3191)

429 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

5 Copeland's of New Orleans

Rating: 4.5 (2957)

1142 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

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Copeland's of New Orleans

Where to Stay in Kennesaw

1 Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Kennesaw Town Center

Rating: 4.3 (1159)

620 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +17704202505 🔗 Url

Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Kennesaw Town Center

2 Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW/Kennesaw Town Center

Rating: 4.3 (628)

895 Cobb Pl Blvd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +16783221140 🔗 Url

Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW/Kennesaw Town Center

3 Suburban Extended Stay

Rating: 2.7 (609)

2900 George Busbee Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +16785811778 🔗 Url

Suburban Extended Stay

4 Days Inn by Wyndham Kennesaw

Rating: 2.5 (566)

755 Cobb Pl Blvd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +17707998918 🔗 Url

Days Inn by Wyndham Kennesaw

5 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kennesaw

Rating: 4.2 (546)

560 Greers Chapel Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kennesaw

Other Places in Kennesaw

1 City of Kennesaw City Hall

Rating: 5 (3)

2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave, Kennesaw, GA 30144 ➦ Show Map

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City of Kennesaw City Hall

2 Kennesaw City Council

Rating: 2.3 (3)

2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave, Kennesaw, GA 30144 ➦ Show Map

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3 City of Kennesaw

2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave, Kennesaw, GA 30144 ➦ Show Map

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4 GoHorse

1500 Stanley Rd NW #200, Kennesaw, GA 30152, United States ➦ Show Map

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5 City of Kennesaw

2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave, Kennesaw, GA 30144 ➦ Show Map

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People born in Kennesaw (16)

People born in Kennesaw, including actor Ron Lester, model Sean O'Pry, basketball player James Maye, .

List

  • Jane Campbell (Youngest soccer goalkeeper) she was born in 17/02/1995
  • Timothy Dolensky (American figure skater) he was born in 18/07/1992
  • Paul Oliver (Player of American football (1984-2013)) he was born in 30/03/1984
  • Dansby Swanson (baseball player from the United States) he was born in 11/02/1994
  • Derrick Lott (American-football player (1990-)) he was born in 18/06/1990
  • Bryan Smithson (American basketball player (1985-)) he was born in 18/06/1985
  • Hardbody Harrison (American army veteran and professional wrestler) he was born in 22/08/1966
  • Lee Moore (American basketball player (1995-)) he was born in 09/08/1995
  • Payne Lindsey (American podcaster and documentary filmmaker) he was born in 21/11/1987
  • Justin Fields (American football quarterback) he was born in 05/03/1999
  • Bert Reeves he was born in 09/12/1976
  • Tanner Hummel (American soccer player) he was born in 16/08/1996
  • Kelsey Daugherty (association football player) she was born in 31/12/1996

Schools in Kennesaw

College & universities near Kennesaw, GA

Code Name City ZIP
417406 Cobb Beauty College Inc Kennesaw (GA) 30144-2828

Stations (2)

Amtrak & bus stations near Kennesaw, GA

Code Name Address Type
ATL Peachtree Station 1688 Peachtree Street, NW RAIL
GNS Gainesville 116 Industrial Boulevard RAIL

Post offices near Kennesaw

Post Office Name City ZIP
Kennesaw Post Office Kennesaw (GA) 30144

Other cities in Cobb County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cobb County , GA.

City Name Population Title
Marietta 60,786 The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
Mableton 37,115 Census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia
Acworth 22,726 City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Powder Springs 15,801 City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Vinings 9,734 Census designated place in the U.
Austell 7,208 City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Pineview 477 Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Kennesaw distances to largest Georgia cities