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Cartersville, GA

Cartersville is a city in Bartow County, Georgia, United States; it is located within the northwest edge of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 23,187. Cartersville is the county seat of Bartow County.

Cartersville, originally known as Birmingham, was founded by English-Americans in 1832. The town was incorporated as Cartersville in 1854. The present name is for Col. Farish Carter of Milledgeville, the owner of a large plantation. Cartersville was the long-time home of Amos Akerman, U.S. Attorney General under President Ulysses S. Grant; in that office, Akerman spearheaded the federal prosecution of members of the Ku Klux Klan and was one of the most important public servants of the Reconstruction era. 

Cartersville was designated the seat of Bartow County in 1867 following the destruction of Cassville by Sherman's March to the Sea in the American Civil War. Cartersville was incorporated as a city in 1872.  On February 26, 1916, a group of 100 men and boys took Jesse McCorkle from the jail, hanged him from a tree in front of the city hall, and riddled his body with bullets.

Cartersville is located in south-central Bartow County, 42 miles (68 km) northwest of downtown Atlanta and 76 miles (122 km) southeast of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The Etowah River flows through a broad valley south of the downtown, leading west to Rome, where it forms the Coosa River, a tributary of the Alabama River. The city limits extend eastward, upriver, as far as Allatoona Dam, which forms Lake Allatoona, a large U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir. Red Top Mountain State Park sits on a peninsula in the lake, just outside the city limits. Nancy Creek also flows in the vicinity. The highest point in the city is 1,562 feet (476 m) at the summit of Pine Mountain.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cartersville has a total area of 29.3 square miles (75.9 km²), of which 29.2 square miles (75.5 km²) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km²), or 0.59%, is water.

Cartersville places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Ensuring the well-being of its residents, Cartersville boasts a robust healthcare landscape anchored by the Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center. Parks like Dellinger Park and Red Top Mountain State Park provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, picnicking, and sports. For those interested in fitness classes, Real Life Fitness and Twisted Cycle provide excellent options for staying active. If you prefer a more traditional gym setting, Planet Fitness, and Anytime Fitness are available with comprehensive facilities.

Top sites in Cartersville, GA include Booth Western Art Museum, Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, and Tellus Science Museum.

Population: 21,835. Elevation: 738 feet. Area: 28.74 sq mi (74.44 km²). ZIP Code: 30120. Area code(s): 770, 678, 470.

FAQs

Is it expensive to live in Cartersville, GA?

Cartersville is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro metro area, which is ranked 131 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Cartersville is estimated to be 94.6% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Note that your household composition (single or married, number of kids) and home ownership status (renting vs. owning) might affect your monthly expenses.

Is Cartersville, GA a good place to live?

Cartersville, GA is a small city that offers a lot of opportunities for its residents. With its rich history, friendly community, beautiful location, excellent schools, strong job market, and diverse shopping and attractions options, Cartersville is an ideal place to call home. Whether you are looking to start a family, continue your education, or simply enjoy a quiet and peaceful lifestyle, Cartersville is an excellent choice.

Does Cartersville, GA have a downtown?

Whether you are a first-time visitor to Cartersville or have lived here for years, we invite you to come and experience everything our historic downtown has to offer. There are dozens of delightful shops to explore and a variety of delicious restaurants serving everything from authentic Mexican food to fine dining with a Southern twist. You can learn about our rich local history at the Bartow History Museum or “See America’s Story” at the Booth Western Art Museum.

Sources

City of Cartersville

Wikipedia

Flyhomes

Downtown Cartersville

Davidson Homes

Booth Western Art Museum

Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site

Tellus Science Museum. 

Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center

Dellinger Park

Red Top Mountain State Park

Real Life Fitness

Twisted Cycle

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness

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