Mars Hill, Georgia

Mars Hill is an unincorporated community in Cobb County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

Mars Hill Road is a primary corridor through the area and neighboring Lost Mountain. Residents in the community have either Acworth, Marietta, or Powder Springs addresses.

History

Mars Hill was named after a local church, which in turn was named after Mars Hill (Areopagus) in Classical Athens.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mars Hill, Georgia
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 144. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
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Municipalities and communities of Cobb County, Georgia, United States
County seat: Marietta
Cities
  • Acworth
  • Austell
  • Kennesaw
  • Mableton
  • Marietta
  • Powder Springs
  • Smyrna
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  • Fair Oaks
  • Kennesaw State University
  • Vinings
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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34°02′06″N 84°41′30″W / 34.03500°N 84.69167°W / 34.03500; -84.69167


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