Glover Machine Works: Casting a New South

The Glover Machine Works played a significant role in industrializing the South after the Civil War, by becoming the premier builder of steam locomotives in the South. The Southern Museum brings the collection to life with a reproduction of the Marietta, Glover factory, featuring the only restored belt-driven locomotive assembly line in the country, original machining equipment, and two restored Glover locomotives in various stages of assembly.

An interactive presentation detailing the train building process, from metallurgy and patterns to casting and construction helps visitors experience life as a factory worker, while detailed company records provide insight into the management of the Glover Machine Works. Personal items and photographs illustrate the lifestyle of one of Cobb County's most notable families.