Near Old Allatoona Road Southeast, 1.5 miles east of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling east.
“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 the baptism . . . — — Map (db m240090) HM WM
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
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
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
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
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
Near Unnamed road, 1 mile south of Georgia 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
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
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
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
On Georgia Route 293 at Old River Road, on the right when traveling north on State 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
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
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
On Rockmart Highway (Georgia Route 113) 0.4 miles east of Dallas Highway SW (Georgia 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Near Old Allatoona Road Southeast, 1.5 miles east of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling east.
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 m240084) HM WM
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
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
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
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
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Lawyer, politician, businessman. Born Hancock County, Georgia, April 20, 1800. Died Bartow County, Georgia, March 17, 1885. Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Major in U.S. Army during Seminole Wars in 1836. State legislator from Putnam County, . . . — — Map (db m190662) HM
On Old River Road, 2.5 miles east of Joe Frank Harris Parkway (U.S. 41), on the left when traveling north.
These ruins of an old iron furnace built by Moses Stroup are all that remain of Cooper's Iron Works, developed by Mark Anthony Cooper, pioneer industrialist, politician, and farmer. Cooper was born in 1800 near Powelton, Ga. Graduating from S.C. . . . — — Map (db m56319) HM
On Euharlee Road at Milam Bridge Road, on the right when traveling east on Euharlee Road.
The covered structure over the Etowah here, was burned by Jackson's [CS] Cav. May 21, 1864, the day after Johnston´s [CS] passage of the river at State R.R. Bridge. May 23rd, the 2 pontoon bridges intended for the passage of Schofield's 23d A.C. . . . — — Map (db m13840) HM
Near Old Allatoona Road Southeast, 1.5 miles east of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling east.
In tribute to the officers and men of the Fourth Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Lt. Col. John E. Tourtellotte, commanding. Who held their ground on October 5, 1864. 11 killed. 33 wounded. — — Map (db m240083) HM WM
Near Old Allatoona Road Southeast, 1.5 miles east of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling east.
Honor to those men who fought here on Oct. 5 1864.
4th Reg. Col. Thomas N. Adaire
7th Reg. Capt. J.D. Harris
35th Reg. Col. William S. Barry
36th Reg. Col. William Witherspoon
39th Reg. Col. P.J. Durr
46th Reg. Col. William H. . . . — — Map (db m240088) HM WM
Near Old Allatoona Road Southeast, 1.5 miles east of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling east.
On this field of honor Missouri soldiers of Cockrell's elite brigade fought and died for southern independence. October 5, 1864. 91 killed. C.S.A. — — Map (db m240087) HM WM
Near Old Allatoona Road Southeast, 1.5 miles east of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling east.
In honor of the brave men of the North Carolina 29th and 39th Infantry Regiments who fought and died here in defense of their families, homes, country and for southern independence. — — Map (db m240089) HM WM
Near Old Allatoona Road Southeast, 1.5 miles Interstate 75, on the left when traveling east.
The 5th Ohio Cavalry served throughout the Atlanta Campaign. Acting as the eyes of the Union forces, elements of the 5th Ohio were posted to Allatoona on picket and communication duty where they fought in the Battle of Allatoona Pass on October . . . — — Map (db m240081) HM WM
Near North Erwin Street, 0.1 miles east of Cassville Road (Georgia Route 293).
PMB Young was born in Spartanburg, S.C., on November 15, 1836. His parents were Dr. Robert Maxwell and Elizabeth Caroline (Jones) Young. The Young family came to Georgia in 1839. He graduated from Georgia Military Institute at Marietta in 1856; . . . — — Map (db m21680) HM
On North Public Square, 0 miles north of West Main Street (Georgia Route 61), on the right when traveling north.
Killed in Action - 9 November 1967 - Republic of Vietnam
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 . . . — — Map (db m67110) WM
On Rockmart Highway (Georgia Route 113) 0.1 miles west of Kincannon Road SW, on the right when traveling west.
Geary's (2d) Div., 20th A.C. [US], having crossed the Etowah, May 23, drove Ross' cavalry [CS] beyond the creek, May 24, 1864. This covered the march of
the rest of the corps S. to Burnt Hickory P.O., in which Geary's troops joined - being relieved . . . — — Map (db m13946) HM
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Journalist, politician. Born Decatur, Georgia, June 10, 1835; died Atlanta, Georgia, January 24, 1930; buried Oak Hill Cemetery.
While husband, William H. Felton, served in U.S. Congress, 1875-81, she served as advisor and political strategist. . . . — — Map (db m190663) HM
Near Old Allatoona Road, 2 miles east of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling east.
Some 200 yards behind this marker was an earthen redoubt that protected the Federal defenses and the Star Fort. The redoubt was commanded by Colonel Richard Rowett and manned by the 39th Iowa, 7th Illinois, five companies of the 93rd Illinois . . . — — Map (db m78099) HM
On Simpson Circle NE at Harvey Knight Road NE, on the right when traveling north on Simpson Circle NE.
On this site from 1844–1872 stood the most exclusive resort in Georgia. In 1843 Maj. John Sharpe Rowland and his wife Frances Machen Lewis Rowland purchased 2,400 acres and built a health resort which included such amenities as a ten pin . . . — — Map (db m70986) HM
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Professional baseball player. Born 1913; died 1970, Cartersville, Georgia; buried Sunset Memory Gardens.
Began his career at Atco, Georgia, playing in the textile semi-pro league. Drafted by the Detroit Tigers, he played in the major leagues for . . . — — Map (db m190700) HM
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Evangelist, Methodist Minister. Born Oak Bowery, Alabama, October 15, 1847; died Oklahoma, October 15, 1906; buried Oak Hill Cemetery.
Having failed as an alcoholic lawyer, promised his dying father to stop drinking. Found religion and became the . . . — — Map (db m190668) HM
On West Main Street at School Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
For 20 years, thousands came annually to this site, attracted by the magnetic personality and forceful eloquence of Sam Jones, renowned Evangelist and Christian crusader.
Here he built, in 1886, at his own expense, a large open-air structure, . . . — — Map (db m40571) HM
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
On April 12, 1862, Union spies led by James Andrews hijacked the locomotive General in Kennesaw, GA. The raiders ran north in hopes of burning bridges, ripping up rails, and cutting telegraph wires on the Georgia owned W&A RR. The plan would prevent . . . — — Map (db m190652) HM
On West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) at Friendship Plaza, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Side 1 This monument is erected by Mark A. Cooper, Proprietor at Etowah, as a Grateful tribute to the Friendship and Liberality of those whose names are hereon inscribed, which prompted them to aid him in the prosecution and development of the . . . — — Map (db m11630) HM
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Lawyer, minister, politician. Born Elbert County, Georgia, October 9, 1811. Died Cartersville, Georgia, December 17, 1877; buried Cassville Cemetery.
Opened law office in Cassville, Georgia in 1836, argued first case before Georgia Supreme Court . . . — — Map (db m190658) HM
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Doctor, minister, politician. Born Lexington, Georgia, June 19, 1823; died Cartersville, Georgia, September 24, 1909; buried Oak Hill Cemetery.
U.S. Congressman, 1875-1881. Leader of Independent party movement, advocate of reform of prison system . . . — — Map (db m190665) HM
Near West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west.
Lawyer, planter, politician. Born Savannah, Georgia, January 1, 1809: died Savannah, December 20, 1865, buried Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia.
Served in U.S. Congress, 1843-45. Appointed in 1845 by President James K. Polk charge d' . . . — — Map (db m190673) HM
Near Old Allatoona Road Southeast, 1.5 miles east of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling east.
On 5 October 1864, brave men from Wisconsin defended the star fort and the neighboring rations depot from repeated Confederate attacks. Although the garrison was heavily outnumbered, they tenaciously held the fort.
Their courage saved the . . . — — Map (db m240082) HM WM
