ne hundred and five years ago, the M.G. Whitlock House, the famous 150 room Marietta resort, burned to the ground. Before the Civil War, it was a popular showplace for tourists taking the train from the hot coastal towns, like Savannah, to the cooler foothills of Georgia. The resort occupied nearly the whole block of Whitlock Avenue where now stands The Whitlock Inn, a private residence and the Trust Company Bank. The Dobbs' House, 1908      In 1900, part of the land was purchased by Herbert C. Dobbs and his wife Annie. Here is where they built this Victorian Mansion, home for their family of eight. In 1910, the home was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Kemper Smith, who, after several years of residence sold the home to the Dosser family. The much loved Dossers were active in the First Methodist Church, which is now located directly across Whitlock Avenue. Mrs. Dosser is remembered as a favorite piano teacher and the giver of elaborately decorated Christmas parties.      In 1977, the Dosser heirs sold the home to the City of Marietta for use as a Senior Citizen Center. In 1993, the Senior Citizen Center moved to a newer facility and the City put the home up for bids.      Living close by, the Edwards family had for several years been concerned about the neglected condition of the house and jumped at the chance to purchase the property. Since daughter, Alexis, had often expressed a desire to own and operate a Bed & Breakfast, this was a perfect opportunity. The Whitlock Inn, 1998      After months of planning with local contractors, state and federal historic preservation experts, the painstaking restoration and construction process began. Since opening in 1994, the Whitlock Inn has become the recommended place for social events such as weddings and receptions, dinner parties, and corporate entertaining.      Visitors today enjoy the Inn's proximity to the Marietta Square, live theater, antique shopping, Civil War battlefields, carriage rides and wonderful restaurants. Nancy and Sandy Edwards      A large ballroom which seats over 100 is available for weddings, receptions or business functions. Smaller rooms may be used for luncheons, rehearsal dinners or day-away-from-the-office meetings.      The gardens may be used for outdoor parties. We can provide everything your group might need: from the food and flowers to the music and photography.      Please call for a tour of what a photographer with Country Inn Magazine calls "the most beautiful Bed & Breakfast in Georgia."

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The Whitlock Inn - http://www.whitlockinn.com
57 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, Georgia 30064
Phone: (770) 428-1495 - Fax: (770) 919-9620
Innkeeper: Alexis Amaden
email: alexis@whitlockinn.com