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.
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) |
Geography
Kennesaw is located at 34°1'24"N 84°36'56"W (34.0234300, -84.6154900).
Kennesaw map
- Official Website
Official website of Kennesaw
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 |
Best Things to Do in Kennesaw
1 Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30152, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Swift Cantrell Park
3140 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Adventure Air Sports Kennesaw
425 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW #3500, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Jumping World
4200 Wade Green Rd NW #224, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
2829 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Kennesaw
1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
3389 Busbee Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Twin Peaks Restaurant
2475 George Busbee Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Bahama Breeze
755 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
429 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Copeland's of New Orleans
1142 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Kennesaw
1 Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Kennesaw Town Center
620 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW/Kennesaw Town Center
895 Cobb Pl Blvd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Suburban Extended Stay
2900 George Busbee Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Days Inn by Wyndham Kennesaw
755 Cobb Pl Blvd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kennesaw
560 Greers Chapel Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Kennesaw
1 City of Kennesaw City Hall
2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave, Kennesaw, GA 30144 ➦ Show Map
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2 Kennesaw City Council
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 |
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417406 | Cobb Beauty College Inc | Kennesaw (GA) | 30144-2828 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kennesaw, GA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
Post offices near Kennesaw
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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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