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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Mountains Region

 
By David Seibert, March 2, 2011
Line Baptist Church Marker
1 ► Georgia, Banks County, Alto — 006-3 — Line Baptist Church —
On Old U.S. 441 at Line Church Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 441.
The Line Baptist Church was constituted Sept. 13, 1802, by Rev. Moses Sanders, Thomas Maxwell and Daniel White. This church was just over the line between Georgia and Cherokee lands. Meetings couldn’t be held at night, because all white people . . . — — Map (db m40651) HM
2 ► Georgia, Banks County, Baldwin — 006-2 — “Hawkins Line” —
On Homer Road (U.S. 441) 0 miles north of Womack Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This line, sometimes called “The Four Mile Purchase Line” was the boundary between Georgia and the Cherokee Nation from 1804 to 1818. It was established when Georgia bought a four mile strip from the Indians so as to take in Wofford’s . . . — — Map (db m40642) HM
3 ► Georgia, Banks County, Baldwin — 006-3B — Battle of Narrows — >>>------> —
On Homer Road (U.S. 441) 0.1 miles north of Womack Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This battle was fought Oct. 12, 1864 between Confederate troops and Union cavalry in the nearby mountain pass. A Confederate victory saved Habersham county from pillaging by Union troops and camp followers and also saved grain fields for . . . — — Map (db m40640) HM
4 ► Georgia, Banks County, Baldwin — 006-6 — Leatherwood Baptist Church —
On Georgia Route 105 0.3 miles east of Andrews Road, on the right when traveling east.
Leatherwood Baptist Church was established in 1801 at Eastanollee in Franklin County. Many members moved near here, organized this church and named it Leatherwood. Members remaining in Eastanollee reorganized and named their church Eastanollee. Land . . . — — Map (db m40703) HM
5 ► Georgia, Banks County, Baldwin — Middle River Volunteers —
On Georgia Route 105 at Carnes Circle, on the right when traveling east on Georgia Route 105.
This marker is a memorial to the Middle River Volunteers, March 4, 1862, who drilled on this road for service before entering Civil War. Donated by descendants of these soldiers. Dedicated 1980 Company Roster Orig Capt Wm P Brown + . . . — — Map (db m41943) HM WM
6 ► Georgia, Banks County, Homer — 006-7B — Banks County —
On Main Street (Georgia Route 51) at Yonah Homer Road, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Banks County was created by Act of Dec. 11, 1858 from Franklin and Habersham Counties. It was named for Dr. Richard Banks (1784-1850), whose reputation as physician and surgeon extended over north Ga. and S.C. Especially noted for treating Indians . . . — — Map (db m40684) HM
7 ► Georgia, Banks County, Homer — Banks County Veterans Memorial —
On Yonah-Homer Road at Historic Homer Highway ( Route 51), on the left when traveling north on Yonah-Homer Road.
This eternal flame is a memorial to those American soldiers from Banks County, Georgia who gave their lives in heroic sacrifice for their country while serving on foreign soil in the wars of this century. Henry T. Gillespie WWI • James M. . . . — — Map (db m252494) WM
8 ► Georgia, Banks County, Homer — 006-1 — Indian Boundary —
On U.S. 441 at Old U.S. 441, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 441.
The boundary between the State of Georgia and the Cherokee Nation established by the Treaty of Augusta, May 31, 1783, ran along here. The line ran “from the top of Currahee mountain to the head, or source, of the most southern branch of the Oconee . . . — — Map (db m40659) HM
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9 ► Georgia, Banks County, Homer — 006-7 — Mt. Pleasant Church —
On Georgia Route 51 0.1 miles west of Damascus Road (Old Route 184), on the right when traveling east.
In 1780 a group of people, Garrisons and Wilmonts, met on the top of the hill behind the church, built a platform between two trees, and held a religious meeting. This small gathering, and the statement that it was pleasant to worship on the . . . — — Map (db m16995) HM
10 ► Georgia, Banks County, Homer — 006-5 — Nails Creek Baptist Church —
On Georgia Route 51 0.1 miles west of Martin Bridge Road ( Route 63), on the right when traveling west.
Nails Creek Baptist Church, the first Baptist Church in Banks County, was established February 11, 1787. It was the Mother Church of Middle River, Grove Level and Indian Creek. Many descendants of its charter members are active in the work of the . . . — — Map (db m14473) HM
11 ► Georgia, Banks County, Maysville — Privy — Circa 1948 —
Near Hurricane Shoals Road 0.2 miles south of Route 82.
Guernsey ranch owned by A. Luther and Bertha Pittman H. Freeman Donated by: Children and Grandchildren Jefferson 2000 — — Map (db m109871) HM
12 ► Georgia, Banks County, Maysville — The Hurricane Shoals Covered Bridge —
On Hurricane Shoals Park Road 0.1 miles south of Wheeler Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling south.
On this site in 1882, the original Hurricane Shoals Covered Bridge was completed, spanning some 127 feet at the cost of a mere $1,433. Vandals burned the old bridge in 1972, spoiling a community landmark and transportation corridor that had been in . . . — — Map (db m109855) HM
13 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Adairsville — Adairsville, Georgia —
On Main Street North at Cherry Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street North.
Adairsville had its beginning in Oothcaloga Valley, two miles north of the present site. It was named for Cherokee Indian Chief John Adair, the son of a Scottish trader and a Cherokee Princess. Adairsville moved in 1848 to Adair Station . . . — — Map (db m227027) HM
14 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Adairsville — 008-30 — Barnsley’s —
On Barnsley Gardens Road 0.1 miles east of Rock Fence Road, on the right when traveling east.
A unique, ante-bellum plantation, established by Godfrey Barnsley in the 1850’s. Maj. Gen. J. B. McPherson’s H’dq’rs. [US], May 18, 1864. K. Garrard’s cav. [US], via Hermitage, arrived at noon. A detachment (Minty’s brigade) sent S. . . . — — Map (db m40812) HM
15 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Adairsville — 008-28 — Federal Armies at Adairsville —
On Poplar Springs Road at South Cass Street, on the right when traveling east on Poplar Springs Road.
May 18, 1864, The 4th, 14th & 20th Corps (Army of the Cumberland) [US] together with the 15th &16th corps (Army of the Tennessee) [US] reached Adairsville from Resaca, at noon. Sherman convinced that all of Johnston's forces had gone to Kingston & . . . — — Map (db m13235) HM
16 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Adairsville — 008-48 — Historic Trimble House — ← 2 mi. —
On Adairsville Highway (Georgia Route 140) at Poplar Springs Road, on the right when traveling east on Adairsville Highway.
About 2 miles N. is the plantation home of Augustus Crawford Trimble, pioneer settler, member of the Home Guard, and businessman of Adairsville. A son, serving in the 1st Georgia Cavalry under Gen. Joe Wheeler, engaged the enemy on the plantation. . . . — — Map (db m12419) HM
17 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Adairsville — Joe P. Bowdoin, M.D. — May 7, 1866 – Aug. 6, 1942 —
On Public Square at Wood Street, on the right when traveling south on Public Square.
[Top] City mayor-council many years. Founded city public schools. Founded city water works. Co-founder & V.P., Georgia Brick Company. President, Bank of Adairsville. Owner-editor Adairsville Banner. Owner, Bowdoin Drug . . . — — Map (db m228042) HM
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18 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Adairsville — 008-27 — Johnston's Army at Adairsville —
On Poplar Springs Road at South Cass Street, on the right when traveling east on Poplar Springs Road.
May 18, 1864. The three corps of the Confederate Army, on reaching Adairsville from Resaca, moved by two roads to Cassville. Hood's & Polk's corps marched S. on old U.S.41 Highway: Hardee's corps took direct road to Kingston W. & parallel to the . . . — — Map (db m13233) HM
19 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Adairsville — Major John Lewis — Born in Va. 1757 — Died in Ga. 1840 —
On Woody Road 0.1 miles west of Old U.S. 41.
A Revolutionary soldier volunteer under Capt. Marks of Charlottesville, Va. Part of the time he belonged to the regiment that was detailed as a body guard to General LaFayette. He was in all the principle battles fought in New Jersey, Penn. and . . . — — Map (db m87052) HM WM
20 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Adairsville — 008-29 — McPherson’s Troops March to Barnsley’s —
On Hall Station Road at Rock Fence Road, on the right when traveling south on Hall Station Road.
May 18th, 1864. Logan’s 15th A.C. of the Army of the Tennessee [US] left Adairsville in afternoon, following the 4th & 14th A.C. [US] as far as this point, where it turned S.W. to Barnsley Gardens, where it joined K. Garrard’s Cavalry [US]. . . . — — Map (db m40466) HM
21 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Adairsville — 008-2 — Mosteller's Mills —
On Poplar Springs Road at South Cass Street, on the right when traveling east on Poplar Springs Road.
Five miles NE on State Highway 140 - a notable plantation and manufacturing center of the 1860's. The Federal 23rd Corps, left wing of Sherman's forces [US] marching southward from Resaca, having crossed at Field's Mill, Coosawattee River, enroute . . . — — Map (db m13231) HM
22 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Adairsville — 008-1 — Original Site Adairsville — 1830’s —
On Joe Frank Harris Parkway (U.S. 41 at milepost 0), 0 miles south of Miller Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south.
May 17, 1864, Johnston’s forces (CSA) retreated S. From Resaca and paused here on an E. - W. line, the intention being to make a stand against the Federals in close pursuit. Finding the position untenable due to width of Oothcaloga Valley, Johnston . . . — — Map (db m87049) HM
23 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Adairsville — The Great Locomotive Chase —
On Public Square south of Wood Street, on the right when traveling south.
April 12, 1862: James J. Andrews led Union spies in an espionage scheme to destroy the Western & Atlantic Railroad and thus disrupt a vital supply line for the Confederacy. Andrews' Raiders stole a train, The General, 50 miles south of . . . — — Map (db m87053) HM
24 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — 4th Minnesota Regimental Headquarters —
Near Old Alltatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
On this site stood a wood frame "dog-trot" style house that served as the regimental headquarters for the 4th Minnesota Regiment, the permanent Federal garrison at Allatoona under the command of Lieutenant Colonel John E. Tourtellotte. Here . . . — — Map (db m87376) HM
25 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — A Demand For Surrender —
Near Old Allatoona Road SE 0.4 miles Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
On the morning of October 5, 1864, following a two hour bombardment from Major John D. Myrick's Confederate artillery on Moore's Hill located 1,200 yards to the south, Confederate Major General Samuel G. French sent his adjutant, Major David W. . . . — — Map (db m193681) HM
26 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — 008-44 — Allatoona Pass —
On Old Allatoona Road 0.2 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road, on the left when traveling east.
Allatoona was in pioneer days a travel hub, because ridges from east and south met here where it was fairly easy to cross the Allatoona Mountain range by winding over a low ridge, or pass. The Sandtown or Tennessee Road from the south, and the . . . — — Map (db m13843) HM
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27 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — 16 — Allatoona Pass — Formidable — Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails —
On Old Allatoona Road SE 2.9 miles east of Interstate 75.
The Western & Atlantic Railroad, running from Chattanooga to Atlanta, “winds Southeasterly among the hills, and...penetrates a minor ridge and emerges from a cut” recalled a Federal officer. The ruggedness of Allatoona Pass . . . — — Map (db m142914) HM
28 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — Assault On The Star Fort —
Near Old Alltatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
By 11:00 a.m., after overrunning Rowett's Redoubt, the Confederate attack swept up this hill from the west and the north, forcing the Federals to retreat inside the Star Fort. As the last of the fleeing Federals entered the fort, a three-inch . . . — — Map (db m87383) HM
29 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — 008-6 — Battle of Allatoona — October 5, 1864 —
On Old Allatoona Road 0.2 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road, on the left when traveling east.
After artillery firing and repeated assaults by French's troops, [CS] the Federals made a final stand in the star fort W. of rock cut. Failing to dislodge the defenders, French retreated to New Hope Church in Paulding County. French's division . . . — — Map (db m13936) HM
30 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — Confederate Withdrawal —
Near Old Alltatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE when traveling north.
"A shout of triumph rolled over those fields … Men grasped hands and shouted … and embraced each other. The wounded joined in the delirium of rejoicing. The dying looked to the Flag, still proudly floating above these hills…" History of . . . — — Map (db m87386) HM
31 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — Federal Trenches —
Near Old Alltatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
During the night of October 4, Federal troops anxiously awaited in their defenses for the attack they knew would come. Harvey M. Trimble at the 93rd Illinois Regiment recalled: "That night the command slept under arms. All knew that . . . — — Map (db m87379) HM
32 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — Grave of the Unknown Hero —
Near Old Alltatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
Local families once recalled that a few days after the battle, a wooden box addressed "Allatoona, Georgia" arrived at the station with no information as to its origin. Six local women found a deceased Confederate soldier in the box and buried . . . — — Map (db m87382) HM
33 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — Iowa —
Near Old Allatoona Road 0.2 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road.
They Died so that our Nation Might Live 39th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Brigadier General John Corse of Iowa commanded victorious Federal forces at Allatoona Pass October 5, 1864 Reverse: 39th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Fallen soldiers at . . . — — Map (db m240086) HM WM
34 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — Military Service Road —
Near Old Alltatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
The Federal defenses at Allatoona included a military service road that crossed the Tennessee Wagon Road at this point. The military road connected the fortified positions at the Eastern Redoubt on the right side with positions closer to the . . . — — Map (db m87373) HM
35 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — Military Service Road —
Near Old Allatoona Road SE 2.9 miles east of Interstate 75.
The Federal defense at Allatoona included a military service road that crossed the Tennessee Wagon Road-noted by a star on the map. The Military Service Road connected the fortified positions of the Eastern Redoubt to the headquarters of the 4th . . . — — Map (db m142956) HM
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36 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — Refuge From Deadly Fire —
Near Old Allatoona Road SE 1.5 miles east of Larry McDonald Memorial Highway (Interstate 75), on the left when traveling east.
Small contingents of the 35th and 39th Mississippi took refuge in the deep gully to the right where they could neither advance up the slope nor retreat for fear of being shot in the back. There they remained until the battle ended; they surrendered . . . — — Map (db m252894) HM
37 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — Tennessee Wagon Road —
Near Old Allatoona Road SE 2.9 miles east of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling south.
The Tennessee Wagon Road was a heavily traveled route that passed through the Allatoona Mountain Range. It traversed north to Chattanooga and south to Sandtown, which was located on the Chattahoochee River just west of Atlanta. As it ran south . . . — — Map (db m143025) HM
38 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — The Allatoona Mountain Range —
Near Old Alltatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
The Allatoona Mountain range is the southernmost spur of the Appalachian Mountains. Years before the war, Lieutenant William T. Sherman spent time surveying this area for the U.S. Army; therefore, he understood the formidable military defense . . . — — Map (db m87374) HM
39 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — The Battle of Allatoona Pass —
Near Old Allatoona Road SE 0.4 miles Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
Allatoona Pass is the site of a significant and bloody Civil War battle that took place after the fall of Atlanta in September 1864. With no city to defend, the Confederate Army retreated from Atlanta and began a new tactic of attacking Federal . . . — — Map (db m87341) HM
40 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — The Crow's Nest —
Near Old Alltatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
At this approximate location stood the Crow's Nest, a sixty-foot tall Georgia Pine surmounted by a signal platform. Before and after the battle, information to General Sherman was sent by signal flag communication from this platform to signal . . . — — Map (db m87378) HM
41 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — The Deep Cut —
Near Old Alltatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
The immediate level, directly below the top, is a berm or shoulder excavated to prevent earth from falling into the cut and blocking the tracks and corresponds to the top of the rock strata. Beyond this berm, the Western and Atlantic Railroad . . . — — Map (db m87372) HM
42 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — The Eastern Redoubt —
Near Old Alltatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
The eastern redoubt was constructed with six-foot tall earth parapets and a six-foot deep ditch surrounding the fort on all sides. Gun embrasures allowed cannon to be fired at the enemy from this defensive position. Under the command of . . . — — Map (db m87377) HM
43 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — The Foot Bridge —
On Old Alltatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
At this point, a crude wooden bridge spanned the cut about 90 feet above the railroad tracks. It was constructed by felling two pine trees across the cut, planking over them and adding a handrail. During the battle, Private Edwin R. Fullington . . . — — Map (db m87380) HM
44 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — The Memorial Field —
Near Old Allatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
This battlefield, along with its memorial ground, is dedicated to the Union and Confederate forces that fought here on October 5, 1864. During the battle, units representing five Union states and six Confederate states were present. Most of the . . . — — Map (db m276672) HM
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45 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — The Railroad —
Near Old Allatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
Chartered by the State of Georgia in 1837, workmen completed the Western & Atlantic Railroad in 1850 over a winding 137-mile route from Atlanta, Georgia, to Chattanooga, Tennessee. At Allatoona, massive quantities of earth and stone were removed . . . — — Map (db m87344) HM
46 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — Wartime Allatoona —
Near Old Allatoona Road SE 0.4 miles north of Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right.
In 1866, George N. Barnard photographed Allatoona looking north from approximately the same location as this marker. The Western & Atlantic Railroad from Atlanta to Chattanooga penetrated the Allatoona Mountain range at this point through a 175 . . . — — Map (db m276671) HM
47 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Allatoona — Welcome to Allatoona Pass Battlefield —
Near Old Allatoona Road SE 0.4 miles Allatoona Landing Road SE, on the right when traveling north.
The Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, Redtop Mountain State Park, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, and the Etowah Valley Historical Society welcome you to Allatoona Pass Battlefield. . . . — — Map (db m87340) HM
48 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Atco — 008-3 — Pettit Creek — Camp Site, Federal 23d Corps. —
On Cassville Road (Georgia Route 293) 0.1 miles south of Goodyear Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Johnston’s forces [CS] retreated southward from Cassville along this road, to Allatoona Mountains, south of the Etowah, May 20, 1864. They were immediately followed by Schofield’s 23d Corps, [US] which encamped in this vicinity. While here, troops . . . — — Map (db m21679) HM
49 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — A Bench By The Road —
Near North Public Square at West Cherokee Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
There is no place you or I can go, to think about or not think about, to summon the presences of, or recollect the absences of slaves; nothing that reminds us of the ones who made the journey and of those who did not make it. There is . . . — — Map (db m273603) HM
50 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — A Chiefly Village on the Etowah — Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site —
Near Indian Right Side Left Side ? DirectMounds Road SE 0.2 miles south of Sequoyah Circle, on the left when traveling south.
Etowah’s village increased and decreased in size and population throughout its 600 years of occupation. Village residents supplied the labor that supported the society’s elite. They raised crops, hunted and fished, built mounds and palisades, . . . — — Map (db m250027) HM
51 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — A Return to Native Grasses — Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site —
Near Indian Mounds Road SE 0.2 miles south of Sequoyah Circle, on the left when traveling south.
Native Grasses Planted at Etowah Etowah's current grassy landscape was far different in appearance in the days when Indians inhabited this area. Early settlers introduced European livestock forage grasses which soon seeded the entire . . . — — Map (db m250167) HM
52 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Alabama / Kolb's Battery — The Yellowhammer State / —
Near Old Allatoona Road Southeast 1.5 miles east of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling east.
Alabama “For the noble dead the army mourns. A nation mourns for the living. Honor and respect will await them wherever they shall be known as faithful soldiers who have for their dearest rights so often gone through the fires of battle and . . . — — Map (db m277721) HM WM
53 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Amos T. Akerman —
On South Tennessee Street (Georgia Route 293) 0 miles north of Brook Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Lawyer, U.S. Attorney for District of Georgia, 1869-70; U.S. Attorney General, 1870-71. Born Portsmouth, N.H., February 23, 1821; died in Cartersville, Georgia, December 21, 1880; buried Oak Hill Cemetery. Served as Confederate soldier in Georgia . . . — — Map (db m60385) HM
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54 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Amos T. Akerman — 1821-1880 —
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) 0.1 miles west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Lawyer, U.S. Attorney for District of Georgia, 1869-70; U.S. Attorney General, 1870-71. Born Portsmouth, N.H., February 23, 1821; died in Cartersville, Georgia, December 21, 1880; buried Oak Hill Cemetery. Served as Confederate soldier in Georgia . . . — — Map (db m190656) HM
55 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — 8-2 — Amos T. Akerman (1821-1880) —
On South Tennessee Street (Georgia Route 293) 0.1 miles north of Brook Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Amos Tappan Akerman, born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, graduated from Dartmouth College and moved south. While tutoring the children of US Senator and former US Attorney General John Macpherson Berrien in Savannah, Akerman studied law and became an . . . — — Map (db m171181) HM
56 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Art in Bartow —
On North Gilmer Street when traveling east on North Gilmer Street.
Art in Bartow: This painting represents the four areas of the arts taught in schools under the National Standard for The Arts drama, dance, visual arts and music. Four local artists incorporated Bartow County images into iconic paintings by . . . — — Map (db m273580) HM
57 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Asa Griggs Candler —
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Asa G. Candler, founder of the Coca-Cola Company, moved from Carroll County, Georgia to Cartersville and served as an apprentice to learn the apothecary profession. He studied under Dr. John Best and Dr. William Kirkpatrick between 1870 and 1873 on . . . — — Map (db m190704) HM
58 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — 008-43 — Bartow County —
On West Cherokee Avenue at North Erwin Street, on the right when traveling west on West Cherokee Avenue.
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 . . . — — Map (db m40585) HM
59 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Bartow County Confederate Monument —
On West Cherokee Avenue at North Irwin Street, on the right when traveling west on West Cherokee Avenue.
(Southeast side) Our Soldiers (Southwest side) CSA Erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy In honor of the men, of Bartow County who served in the army of the Confederate States of . . . — — Map (db m273859) WM
60 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Bartow County Veterans Memorial —
On West Cherokee Avenue west of Noble Street, on the right when traveling west.
World War I Carl Boyd • Burton Paul Bradley • Robert A. Burns • James Wesley Butler • Wm. Ed Champion • Cecil R. Cline • Tip Cox • Willie Cox • Lonnie C. Crow • Ralph Raiford Davis • Homer Easley • Thomas E. Everett • Samuel G. Harmon • . . . — — Map (db m273643) WM
61 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — 008-41 — Battle of Allatoona —
Near Unnamed road 1 mile south of Route 20 Spur.
After the fall of Atlanta, hoping Sherman would follow, Hood moved his Confederate army north, sending French’s Division to fill the railroad cut at Allatoona, and burn the railroad bridge over the Etowah River, to hamper Sherman’s movement. . . . — — Map (db m21843) HM
62 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Been Working on the Railroad —
On North Public Square at West Cherokee Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Public Square.
Folksong: Been Working on the Railroad By 1840, the Western & Atlantic Railroad started building rail operations locally. The train depot was completed in 1854. Historians document that hundreds of enslaved persons were both owned and . . . — — Map (db m283306) HM
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63 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — ca. 1930 Whitcomb 15-ton Model 15DM4 Locomotive —
On Tellus Drive north of Williams Drive, on the right when traveling west.
This small locomotive is known as a "dinky." It has three speeds forward and three speeds backward, and it could either pull or push open cars called gondolas. The dinky was used to transport barite ore from the mine at New Riverside Ochre to the . . . — — Map (db m269445) HM
64 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — ca. 1960 Euclid Dump Truck —
On Tellus Drive north of Williams Drive, on the right when traveling west.
This 10-ton Euclid dump truck could haul 6˝ cubic yards of material. It worked at New Riverside Ochre, a local barite mine, and was used to haul ore to a railroad dumping ramp. The ore was then transferred into open-top rail cars called gondolas. . . . — — Map (db m269451) HM
65 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — ca. 1997 HD785-3 Komatsu Dump Truck —
On Tellus Drive north of Williams Drive, on the right when traveling west.
This large dump truck was used in the gold mines of Nevada. It is classed as a 100-ton truck. Large trucks such as these are essential to the mining industry, the largest of which can haul 327 tons. A truck this big cannot travel on the . . . — — Map (db m269456) HM
66 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Charles H. Smith - "Bill Arp" — 1826-1903 —
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Lawyer, journalist, humorist. Born Lawrenceville, Georgia, June 15, 1826; died Cartersville, Georgia, [August] 24, 1903. Major in Confederate Army, former Mayor of Rome, Georgia. Writing career started in 1861 under pen name “Bill Arp". A . . . — — Map (db m190672) HM
67 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Chief Justice Robert Benham —
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Lawyer; Justice, Georgia Court of Appeals; Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia. Born September 25, 1946. First African American Lawyer to practice law in Cartersville, Bartow County: and to serve as President of Bartow County Bar Association. . . . — — Map (db m190660) HM
68 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Corra Harris — 1869-1935 —
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Author. Born Elbert County, Georgia, May 17, 1869; died Atlanta, Georgia, February 7, 1935; buried at "In the Valley", Bartow County, Georgia. Wrote 28 novels, including "Circuit Rider's Wife," upon which the move "I'd Climb the Highest Mountain" . . . — — Map (db m190666) HM
69 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Ebenezer Methodist Church —
Near North Erwin Street east of Cassville Road ( Route 293), on the left when traveling east.
occupied this site for many years Moved to Cartersville in 1848 Now the "Sam Jones Memorial Methodist Church" — — Map (db m190705) HM
70 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Etowah —
On Georgia Route 293 at Old River Road, on the right when traveling north on Georgia Route 293.
Four miles east, in the gorge of the Etowah River, are the picturesque ruins of the once flourishing town of Etowah, developed by Mark Cooper around his iron furnace and rolling mill. The furnace was built in 1844, following one built in 1837 on . . . — — Map (db m56315) HM
71 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — 008-54 — Etowah (Tumlin) Mounds —
On Indian Mound Road 0.8 miles east of Douthit Ferry Road, on the left when traveling south.
For over 100 years Etowah Indian Mounds were the Tumlin Mounds. In 1832 Col. Lewis Tumlin came to Cass County (Bartow) and drew the land lot that contained the mounds. Col. Tumlin served as county sheriff from 1834 to 1840. As young soldiers, Gen. . . . — — Map (db m13471) HM
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72 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — 008-47 — Etowah and the War —
Near Georgia Route 20 Spur 1 mile Route 20 Spur.
The Confederacy sought iron and munitions eagerly, which quickly brought prosperity to Etowah. Patriotic key workers, though exempt from army duty, enlisted, and loss of their skill hampered production. Mark Cooper sold the works in 1862. In the . . . — — Map (db m56318) HM
73 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Etowah Mounds —
Near Indian Mound Road Southeast 0.2 miles south of Sequoyah Circle, on the left when traveling south.
Etowah Mounds has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the . . . — — Map (db m277869) HM
74 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Etowah Valley Plantation —
On Rockmart Highway (Georgia Route 113) 0.4 miles east of Dallas Highway SW ( Route 61), on the right when traveling west.
On this site from 1844-1879 stood the plantation of Maj. John Sharpe Rowland and Frances Lewis Rowland. The plantation comprised some 2,500 acres. Rowland’s Ferry was located just northeast of here at the mouth of Pettit’s Creek. The Rowlands also . . . — — Map (db m68747) HM
75 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Etowah’s Past, Present, and Future — Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site —
Near Indian Mounds Road SE 0.2 miles south of Sequoyah Circle, on the left when traveling south.
Based on archaeological findings, early written descriptions, and their imagination, many artists have sketched their view of Etowah. This view from the top of Mound A illustrates a tribal chief greeting his villagers, gathered on the plaza below at . . . — — Map (db m250250) HM
76 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Etowah’s River Cane — Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site —
Near Indian Mounds Road SE 0.2 miles south of Sequoyah Circle, on the left when traveling south.
Early explorers to the Southeast described vast stands of Arundinaria or river cane. Called canebrakes, these stands were especially common in river lowlands and often covered thousands of hectares (2.471 acres per hectare). Canebreaks provided . . . — — Map (db m250038) HM
77 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Etowah’s Wattle and Daub House — Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site —
Near Indian Mounds Road SE 0.2 miles south of Sequoyah Circle, on the left when traveling south.
Beginning in April of 2008, American Indians, Etowah staff, and volunteers constructed this wattle and daub house. Reminiscent of those that once covered this site between 1250 and 1325 AD, it was constructed using upright posts with woven green . . . — — Map (db m249970) HM
78 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Farish Carter — 1780-1861 —
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Planter, land speculator, entrepreneur. Born South Carolina, November 24, 1780; died Milledgeville, Georgia, July 2, 1861. Never lived in Cartersville, Georgia, but it is named in his honor. He has been cited as the richest landowner and . . . — — Map (db m190661) HM
79 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — 008-45 — Federal Fort —
On Joe Frank Harris Parkway (U.S. 41) at Old River Road, on the right when traveling north on Joe Frank Harris Parkway.
Atop the hill to the east was a fort that protected the river bridge, part of the rail line which enabled Sherman to supply his army during the Atlanta Campaign. The rail line has been moved downstream, but piers in the river mark the site of the . . . — — Map (db m10894) HM
80 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — 008-14 — Felton Home —
On Tennessee Road (U.S. 411) at Old Tennessee Road, on the right when traveling north on Tennessee Road.
Dr. William H. Felton and his wife, Rebecca Latimer, lived from 1853 until 1905 in the house east of this marker. A physician, minister and noted orator, Dr. Felton was the leader of the Independent Revolt from the State Democratic Party in . . . — — Map (db m13483) HM
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81 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — First Painted Coca-Cola Wall —
On West Main Street (Georgia Route 61/293) east of South Public Square, on the left when traveling west.
The first painted wall sign to advertise Coca-Cola was placed on this wall for the Coca-Cola Company in 1894. The sign was restored in 1989. Coca-Cola is a trademark of the Coca-Cola Company. — — Map (db m273594) HM
82 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — First Presbyterian Church —
On West Main Street at North Bartow STreet, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1853 — — Map (db m228035) HM
83 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Flame of Freedom —
On West Cherokee Avenue just west of North Irwin Street, on the right when traveling west.
Presented by the American Legion in commemoration of its 50th anniversary and dedicated to all those who served the cause of freedom in the Armed Forces of the United States. March 15th, 1969 — — Map (db m273730) WM
84 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Francis S. Bartow — 1816-1861 —
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Lawyer, legislator, soldier. Born Savannah, Georgia, September 6, 1816; died Manassas Battlefield, Virginia, July 21, 1861; buried Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia. Served two terms in State Legislature and one term in State Senate, from . . . — — Map (db m190659) HM
85 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Friendship Cemetery —
On Georgia Route 293 0.1 miles north of Old River Road, on the right when traveling north.
This site was donated by Arnold Milner, owner of a farm on the Etowah River, to be used for a church and cemetery for his family and friends. Friendship Presbyterian Church held its first services here on February 26, 1843. The church met here until . . . — — Map (db m56367) HM
86 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — 008-51 — Friendship Monument —
On West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) at Friendship Plaza, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
The nearby marble shaft has the unique distinction of having been erected by a debtor in honor of his creditors. Losses during the panic of 1857 forced Mark A. Cooper, proprietor of the Etowah Iron Works, to offer this property for sale to satisfy a . . . — — Map (db m11627) HM
87 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — General William T. Wofford, CSA — 1824 1884 —
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Lawyer, politician, soldier, planter, humanitarian. Born Habersham County, Georgia, June 28, 1824; died Cass Station, Georgia, May 22, 1884. Captain in Mexican War. Georgia Legislator, 1849. Delegate to Georgia Secession Convention, 1861. Voted not . . . — — Map (db m190698) HM
88 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Georgia Farm Bureau —
On West Cherokee Avenue west of North Irwin Street, on the right when traveling west.
(Top side) At this location in 1937 a group of fifty farmers from surrounding counties met to establish what is now known as the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation and began to shape the future of Georgia's number one . . . — — Map (db m273727) HM
89 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — God Bless America — September 11, 2001 — We Will Never Forget —
On South Public Square 0.1 miles south of West Cherokee Avenue, on the right.
In Memory & In Honor of Those Who Serve And Protect Our Great Country This memorial given by Frank Perkins, Cartersville Monument Co & Steve Owen, Owen Funeral Home 9-11-2003 — — Map (db m65822) WM
90 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Governor Joe Frank Harris — 1936 - —
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Legislator, Georgia Governor. Born February 16, 1936, Atco, Bartow County, Georgia. Elected member of Georgia House of Representatives from several counties, including Bartow County for 18 years, serving as Chairman of the Appropriations . . . — — Map (db m190667) HM
91 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Harris II - Meter Satellite Earth Station Antenna —
On Tellus Drive 0.1 miles north of William Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Harris II-meter antennas are used worldwide for a variety of applications, including telephone networks, television uplinks, and private networks for corporations and newspapers. This antenna was originally installed in LaGrange, Georgia, in . . . — — Map (db m272397) HM
92 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — 41 D-8 — Home of Sam P. Jones —
On West Cherokee Avenue 0.1 miles west of South Bartow Street, on the right when traveling east.
Sam P. Jones was born October 16, 1847, in Oak Bowery, Alabama; he moved to Cartersville with his parents in 1856. After his admission to the Georgia Bar in 1868 he married Laura McElwain. In 1872 he was licensed as a Methodist Minister. His . . . — — Map (db m21695) HM
93 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Horatio A. Luro — 1901-1991 —
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Hall of Fame Trainer. Two Kentucky Derby Winners. Born February 27, 1901, Argentina, died December 16, 1991, buried Oak Hill Cemetery. Inducted into Hall of Fame, November 9, 1980, by Thoroughbred Club of America at . . . — — Map (db m190670) HM
94 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Illinois —
Near Old Allatoona Road Southeast 1.5 miles east of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling east.
(front) Here loyal men fell defending the United States and Freedom October 5, 1864 The price of victory was 86 killed, 243 wounded, 48 missing Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiments 7th 9th 12th 50th 57th 93rd . . . — — Map (db m277716) HM WM
95 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — In Memory of Private First Class Jerry Wayne Gentry — United States Army — Killed in Action - 9 November 1967 - Republic of Vietnam —
On West Cherokee Avenue at Noble Street, on the right when traveling west on West Cherokee Avenue.
PFC Gentry was a crew member of an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier assigned to B Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry, of the Americal Division in the Republic of Vietnam. While engaged in an assault west of the city of Que Son, his APC was disabled . . . — — Map (db m273631) HM WM
96 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Inside the Star Fort —
Near Old Allatoona Road SE 2 miles east of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling east.
The "Star Fort" was constructed of 6-foot high earthworks or parapets, with a 6-foot deep trench completely surrounding the fort. The earthen walls were topped with interlacing railroad ties forming a multi-pointed star, giving the fort its . . . — — Map (db m77959) HM
97 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — John W. Akin — 1850 - 1907 —
On North Erwin Street.
Initiated in Cartersville Lodge No. 63 on June 2, 1891, passed on June 30, & raised on Aug. 4, 1891. Was W.M. 1893, 1894, 1899 & 1901. Jr. Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of GA in 1897 & 1898. Judge of Cartersville City Court, President of City . . . — — Map (db m53015) HM
98 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Lottie Moon — 1840-1912 —
Near West Main Street (Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Teacher, Missionary to China. Born December 12, 1840, Abermarle County, Virginia. Died December 24, 1912 en route from China at Kobe, Japan, buried Crewe, Virginia. Moved here in 1871 to open Cartersville Female Seminary, which she and Anna C. . . . — — Map (db m190671) HM
99 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Louisiana —
Near Old Allatoona Road Southeast 1.5 miles east of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling east.
(front) Pointe Coupee Co. A Louisiana Battery Allatoona Pass Oct. 5th 1864 (back) This monument is dedicated to the brave soldiers of Louisiana. They manned the guns and fought mightily at Allatoona Pass on October . . . — — Map (db m277722) HM WM
100 ► Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Major General Pierce Manning Butler Young, CSA — 1836-1896 —
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Soldier, politician. Born Spartanburg, South Carolina, November 15, 1836; died New York City, July 6, 1896; buried Oak Hill Cemetery. Resigned from West Point, Class of 1861 to join Confederate Army, roommate of General George Armstrong Custer. Was . . . — — Map (db m190703) HM

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