Cartersville is a small town functioning as the seat of Bartow County in the state of Georgia, the United States of America. It was incorporated in 1936 and it recently reached a population of 20.000 people living in its large area of 807 squared miles. Its economy is based on manufacturing, tourism and services. Because of tourism, so important for the economy, Cartersville has a lot of interesting attractions within its area.
Top Attractions within Cartersville
Booth Western Art Museum is one of the largest art museums in Georgia and is the home to one of the countries largest permanent exhibition of Western art. This museum located in Cartersville is a partner of the famous Smithsonian Institute.
Etowah Indian Mounds is an archeological site located near to Cartersville, depicting the history of Native Americans.
Tellus Science Museum also known as Weinman Mineral Museum is another partner of the Smithsonian Institute and is the home of the first planetarium the state of Georgia. In this museum, NASA placed a camera to keep track of the meteors. This is the perfect place that a science lover can visit in the little town of Cartersville.
Coca Cola keeps in Cartersville an important piece of its history. Downtown Cartersville, on a pharmacy wall - Young Brothers Pharmacy you can admire the first outdoor Coca Cola ad which was painted there in 1894 to promote the, now famous, beverage.
Rose Lawn Museum is a religious museum from Cartersville, dedicated to famous evangelist Samuel Porter Jones. The museum is located in his former home. This man is the reason why a Nashville building was raised - the Union Gospel Tabernacle.
Bartow History Museum is another museum to visit in Cartersville and which depicts the history of the county. The attraction is located in Old Cartersville Courthouse, downtown Cartersville.
Cartersville is a vibrant city located in the northwest of Atlanta. It was established in 1850 and offers a great deal of history for sightseers.
1. Etowah Indian Mounds: This popular attraction provides an abundance of culture and recreation. The major Mississippian Period Cultural Center was home to several thousand Native Americans from 1000 to 1500 A.D.
2. The Booth Western Art Museum: One can wander in this museum which displays a permanent collection of contemporary Western American Art. It has more than 200 paintings and sculptures. It also features a display of more than 100 of the finest 20th century Western artists.
3. Cartersville-Bartow County Convention and Visitors Bureau Information Center: - While visiting Cartersville one should consider stopping by this convenient spot for tourists. The center offers complete information on the city and surrounding areas.
4. The Grand Theatre: The theatre has served as the cultural centerpiece of Bartow County since 1929. It provides a wide range of educational, performing arts, and entertainment programs throughout the year. The mission of this theatre is to spread an appreciation for the performing arts. It also offers quality educational programs and a variety of cultural events to diverse audiences.
5. Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area: Located on River Road to the south of Cartersville, this furnace at Cooper's Iron Works was built in the 1830's and purchased by Mark Anthony Cooper in the 1840's. The town was almost completely destroyed by Sherman's troops in 1864 and was flooded during the creation of Lake Allatoona by the Army Corp of engineers. The furnace is all that remains of the Cooper iron empire. Visitors can hike the trails and go to the
overlook atop the Dam at Lake Allatoona.
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