Where is Kennesaw, Georgia, USA?

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Where is Kennesaw Located? - Kennesaw is a city located in the Cobb County of Georgia, United States. Kennesaw lies between 47.7180 Degrees North latitudes and 116.9516 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Kennesaw, Georgia

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Where is Kennesaw?: The Google Map showing the location of Kennesaw in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Where is Kennesaw Located?

Kennesaw is a city located in the Cobb County of Georgia, United States. Kennesaw lies between 47.7180 Degrees North latitudes and 116.9516 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Kennesaw city is 33036 people and the city has a total area of 9.71 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Kennesaw, Georgia Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityKennesaw
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
State CapitalAtlanta
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude34.0234° N
Longitude84.6155° W
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Land Area9.58 sq mi
Water Area0.03 sq mi
Total Area9.61 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)33,036 (2020 Census)
Population DensityApproximately 3,448 per sq mi
ZIP Code30144, 30152
Area Code470, 678, 770
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code13-43004
Congressional DistrictGeorgia's 11th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Kennesaw, Georgia

  • Acworth, Georgia - Northwest - 6 mi
  • Marietta, Georgia - Southeast - 7 mi
  • Woodstock, Georgia - Northeast - 9 mi
  • Smyrna, Georgia - South - 15 mi
  • Powder Springs, Georgia - Southwest - 15 mi
  • Roswell, Georgia - East - 16 mi
  • Alpharetta, Georgia - East - 20 mi
  • Atlanta, Georgia - South - 27 mi
  • Canton, Georgia - North - 21 mi
  • Douglasville, Georgia - Southwest - 28 mi

Driving Distances from Kennesaw, Georgia

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
AcworthGeorgia610 minutes
MariettaGeorgia715 minutes
WoodstockGeorgia915 minutes
SmyrnaGeorgia1525 minutes
Powder SpringsGeorgia1525 minutes
RoswellGeorgia1625 minutes
AlpharettaGeorgia2030 minutes
CantonGeorgia2130 minutes
AtlantaGeorgia2735 minutes
DouglasvilleGeorgia2835 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Kennesaw, Georgia

TransportationDetails
Airport NameHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA CodeATL
PortNo commercial seaport; served by the Port of Savannah via highway and rail connections
Major HighwaysInterstate 75, U.S. Route 41, Georgia State Route 3, Georgia State Route 92
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station in Atlanta (Peachtree Station)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCobbLinc bus service
  • Interstate 75 provides direct access to Atlanta, Chattanooga, and other major southeastern cities.
  • U.S. Route 41 serves as a major commercial corridor through Kennesaw.
  • CobbLinc provides bus services connecting Kennesaw with Marietta, Acworth, and the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, approximately 35 miles south, offers extensive domestic and international air service.
  • Kennesaw benefits from its strategic location within metro Atlanta, providing strong highway, rail freight, and public transportation connectivity.

What are top Places to Visit in Kennesaw, Georgia

Landmark NameType
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield ParkNational Battlefield Park
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive HistoryHistory Museum
Swift-Cantrell ParkCity Park
Smith-Gilbert GardensBotanical Garden
Noonday Creek TrailWalking & Cycling Trail
Kennesaw DepotHistoric Site
Big Shanty ParkCommunity Park
Town Center at CobbShopping Mall
Lake AcworthRecreation Area
Red Top Mountain State ParkState Park

Colleges and Universities in Kennesaw, Georgia

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Kennesaw State UniversityPublicResearch UniversityEngineering, business, computing, nursing, and research programs
Chattahoochee Technical College – North Metro CampusPublicTechnical CollegeWorkforce training, technical education, and associate degree programs
Life UniversityPrivateUniversityChiropractic medicine, health sciences, and nutrition
Georgia Highlands College – Marietta CampusPublicState CollegeLiberal arts, nursing, business, and transfer programs
Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (KSU)PublicCollegeEngineering, architecture, construction management, and technology

Waterbodies in Kennesaw, Georgia

Noonday Creek, Allatoona Creek, Lake Acworth, Lake Allatoona, Butler Creek, Noses Creek, Little Noonday Creek, Chattahoochee River (nearby).

Golf Courses in Kennesaw, Georgia

Pinetree Country Club, Legacy Golf Links, Cobblestone Golf Course, City Club Marietta Golf Course, Towne Lake Hills Golf Club, Marietta Country Club.

Kennesaw, Georgia — Key Historical Facts

  • Kennesaw was established in the 1830s as a railroad settlement originally known as Big Shanty along the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
  • The city played a significant role during the American Civil War, particularly during the 1864 Atlanta Campaign and the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.
  • Kennesaw was officially incorporated as a city in 1887 and developed as a transportation and agricultural center in Cobb County.
  • The establishment and rapid growth of Kennesaw State University transformed the city into one of Georgia's leading educational and economic hubs.
  • Today, Kennesaw is known for its historic downtown, higher education institutions, thriving business community, and access to outdoor recreation at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.

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