Cartersville in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bartow County

Photographed by David Seibert, February 19, 2011

1. Bartow County Marker

Inscription. Originally Cass, Bartow County was created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 from Cherokee County. The name was changed Dec. 6, 1861 to honor Gen. Francis S. Bartow (1816-1861), Confederate political leader and soldier, who fell mortally wounded at the First Battle of Manassas, while leading the 7th and 8th Ga. Vols. of his brigade. His last words were said to be, “They have killed me, boys, but never give up.” First officers of this county, commissioned March 9, 1833, were: Benjamin F. Adair, Sheriff; Chester Hawks, Clerk Superior Court; Leathern Rankin, Clerk Inferior Court; Nealy Goodwin, Surveyor; John Pack, Coroner.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 008-43.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1824.

Location. 34° 9.948′ N, 84° 47.833′ W. Marker is in Cartersville, Georgia, in Bartow County. It is at the intersection of West Cherokee Avenue and North Erwin Street, on the right when traveling west on West Cherokee Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cartersville GA 30120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker: Bartow County Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Flame of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgia Farm Bureau (within shouting distance of this marker); William Harrell Felton Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Pathways to Freedom: A Story in Every Stitch (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Been Working on the Railroad (about 400 feet away); A Bench By The Road (about 400 feet away); God Bless America (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cartersville.

Regarding Bartow County. The marker stands on the lawn of the Bartow County Courthouse.

Photographed by David Seibert, February 19, 2011

2. Bartow County Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, February 19, 2011

3. Bartow County Marker

The Bartow County Confederate Monument and Bartow Courthouse are in the background.

Photographed by David Seibert, February 19, 2011

4. Bartow County Marker

Looking east on Cherokee Avenue at the intersection with Erwin Street

Bartow County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, February 19, 2011

5. Bartow County Courthouse

This courthouse, completed in 1903, was the second in Cartersville. It has recently been renovated and enlarged. The earlier courthouse still stands by the railroad tracks, used as a warehouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,398 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 28, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.