National Register Districts
The City of Marietta has 5 National Register Historic Districts:
- Atlanta - Frasier Street
- Church - Cherokee Street
- Northwest Marietta Street
- Washington Avenue
- Whitlock Avenue
View a
map of Marietta's national register historic districts (PDF).
Print copies of the guidelines can be obtained by calling 770-794-5671 or
emailing the commission.
Print copies of the guidelines can be obtained by calling 770-794-5671 or
emailing the Commission.
Church Cherokee Neighborhood Homeowners' Handbook
Print copies of the handbook may be obtained by calling 770-794-5671 or
emailing the Commission.
In August 2013 a portion of Kennesaw Avenue became the City's first locally designated historic district. Properties within the district must first obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness prior to the commencement of any projects listed under
Article 7-8-9-050. For more information, see the
FAQs about Historic Districts brochure (PDF).
Local Landmarks
The following are locally-designated historic landmarks passed by the Marietta City Council and Marietta Historic Preservation Commission under Section 7-8-9 of the comprehensive development code:
Historic properties are structures, sites, or works of art deemed worthy of preservation by reason of its value to the city for one of the following reasons:
- It is an outstanding example of a structure representative of its era
- It is one of the few remaining examples of a past architectural style
- It is a place or structure associated with an event or person of historic or cultural significance to the city
- It is a site of natural or aesthetic interest that is continuing to contribute to the cultural or historical development and heritage of the city
If you have any questions, call 770-794-5671.