Cobb County approves $354K restoration to historic cabin

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Funding to restore a historic cabin in Cobb County has been approved.

The Powers-Jackson Cabin, originally located along Post Oak Tritt Road, was built between 1840 and 1850 and owned by William Power.

Advocacy group Cobb Landmarks says the building could be the oldest structure remaining in the county and is a rare example of a rived log house - a special type of construction that makes the cabin unique.

The one-room home was threatened by neglect and nearby developments, so the group began a campaign to raise $70,000 for its relocation in 2023. This money was supplemented by the addition of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds.

In August, officials said the cabin was successfully disassembled and moved to Hyde Farm Park, where it now joins two other 1840s-era buildings on the East Cobb property.

This week, Cobb County commissioners approved $354,000 for the restoration efforts.

As part of the restoration work, a stone foundation and new flooring will be installed, and the building will be waterproofed and covered with insecticide, East Cobb News reported.

Eventually, the cabin will be opened to the public and used as a nature center for educational purposes.