Paulding County
Incorporated December 3, 1832
Population 81,678
The 87th county created in the state, was formed from part of Cherokee County. It was named after John Paulding, a soldier in the Revolutionary War who helped capture Major Andre, an accomplice in Benedict Arnold's plot to overthrow the nation.
Paulding County is a popular destination for history buffs because of its well-preserved Civil War memorials. The county courthouse was built in 1892 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Other historic sites include:
New Hope Church, the site of the 1864 battle between General Sherman and Confederate General Johnston. A monument and memorial park stand at New Hope Church, describing events of this well-known battle.
Pickett's Mill, a Civil War battle field where Sherman's forces battled Confederates prior to heading to Kennesaw. Pickett's Mill hosts reenactments, for details click here www.pickettsmillpark.org
The county hosts several other large events including the Paulding Meadows Arts and Crafts Festival, annual July Fireworks event at Taylor Farm Park, the Raccoon Creek Music Festival and the Halloween Trick or Treat Village.
Please click here for more information on:
Paudling County. www.paulding.gov
Paulding's Internet News www.paulding.com
Paulding Historical Society www.pchsm.org
Paulding County Schools www.paulding.k12.ga.us
Paulding County Health Department www.nwgahealth.com/counties/paulding/index.htm
Paulding County Sheriff www.paulding.gov/gov/sheriff.asp
Paulding County Chamber of Commerce www.pauldingchamber.org
Downtown Dallas dallas.townware.com/site
Silver Comet Trail www.pathfoundation.org
Clint Summers Hiram, GA Accountant www.clintsummerscpa.com
Polk County
Incorporated December 20, 1851
Population 38,127
Polk County was originally part of Paulding County, but legislation changed thit in 1851. Three parts of other counties were taken to make Polk. State Legislator William Jaynes named the county for President James K. Polk. Polk County has three incorporated cities - Cedartown, Rockmart, and Aragon.
Polk County is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of the downtown district of Cedartown. It is an example of 1890s architecture, including the Hawkes Children's Library which was built in 1921 and is now a museum. Cedartown received its name from the Creek Indians, who originally called it "Valley of the Cedars" due to all the Red Cedar trees in the area.
Rockmart is located in the heart of the Coosa Valley, a triangle formed by Atlanta, GA. Birmingham, AL, and Chattanooga, TN. Rockmart has an abundance of slate, limestone, iron shale, and clay. It was once a booming area for slate roofing business and it's name originated from the words Rock Market.
Aragon once referred to as an "Industrial Utopia" got it's start with The Aragon Mills. In 1898 the mill was chartered and built. The mill was started by A.D. Julliard & Company, Inc. who also owned the town. Although the mill is still operating is is now named Diamond Mills Inc.
Please click here for more information on:
Polk County www.polkcountygeorgia.us
Polk County Schools www.polk.k12.ga.us/
Polk County Health Department www.nwgahealth.com/counties/polk/index.htm
Polk County Sheriff www.polk.gasheriff.net/
Polk County Chamber of Commerce polk.ofgeorgia.org
Rockmart Information www.rockmart-ga.gov/
Cedartown Information roadsidegeorgia.com/city/cedartown.html
Silver Comet Trail www.pathfoundation.org
