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Cedartown, GA

Cedartown is a city and the county seat of Polk County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 10,190. Cedartown is the principal city of the Cedartown micropolitan area, which is included in the Atlanta–Athens-Clarke–Sandy Springs combined statistical area.

The Cedartown Commercial Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Cedartown Waterworks-Woman's Building-Big Spring Park Historic District is also listed along with the Northwest Cedartown Historic District and South Philpot Street Historic District.

Cherokee and Creek Native Americans first inhabited the area known as Cedar Valley. The Cherokee people had established a village there in the 1830s after the Native Americans were forced out on the Trail of Tears. The settlement was named for the red cedar timber near the site.

The most famous of these settlers was Asa Prior. According to local legend, the water rights to Big Spring were won for the white settlers by a local white boy in a footrace with a Cherokee youth. Some versions of the legend differ, saying that the rights to the spring were won by the Cherokee people from the Creek people in a ball game. "Big Strickland" became "Cedar Town" when Prior deeded ten acres of adjacent land to the newly chartered city in 1852. Van Wert (a mile from present-day Rockmart) was the original county seat and Cedar Town became the county seat later.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cedartown has a total area of 6.9 square miles (18 km²), of which 6.8 square miles (18 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (0.44%) is water.

Many major highways pass through the city, namely U.S. Routes 27 and 278, as well as Georgia State Route 100. U.S. 27 runs from south to north to the east of the city, leading north 19 mi (31 km) to Rome and south 17 mi (27 km) to Buchanan. U.S. 278 runs through the main part of town from west to east, leading east 14 mi (23 km) to Rockmart and southwest 25 mi (40 km) to Piedmont, Alabama. GA-100 runs from south to north through the center of town as well, leading northwest 12 mi (19 km) to Cave Spring and south 21 mi (34 km) to Tallapoosa.

Cedartown places a high priority on health and wellness, providing its community with access to various facilities and programs. The Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center serves the community's healthcare needs, providing essential services and fostering a healthy living environment. For outdoor enthusiasts, Northwest Park is a great spot for walking, jogging, and recreational activities, providing a scenic and relaxing environment. The Silver Comet Trail is ideal for biking and hiking, offering miles of beautiful landscapes. Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness are popular 24-hour gyms that cater to all fitness levels with a variety of workout equipment and classes. Body Evolution Gym provides personal training and fitness classes to help individuals achieve their health goals.

Top sites in Cedartown, GA include Peek Forest Park, Cedartown Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia, and Cedar Valley Golf & Country Club.

Population: 9,841 (2021). Elevation: 816 ft (249 m). Area: 9.16 sq mi (23.72 km²). ZIP Code: 30125. Area code(s): 770, 678, 470.

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What is Cedartown, GA famous for?

Cedartown, the county seat for Polk County, was incorporated on February 8, 1854. The city takes its name from the abundance of red cedar trees that once bordered the county line. The city also houses other natural wonders, like Big Spring, the largest natural limestone spring in the South. The downtown district of Cedartown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of the city's 1890s-style architecture. The West Cinema Theatre, built in 1941 in Art Deco style, is still in use today.

Is Cedartown, GA a good place to live?

Cedartown is in Polk County. Living in Cedartown offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Cedartown and residents tend to lean conservative.

What is the history of Cedartown, GA?

Cedartown has been the county seat of Polk County since 1851 when the county was created. Cherokee and Creek Native Americans first inhabited the area known as Cedar Valley. The Cherokee people had established a village there in the 1830s after the Native Americans were forced out on the Trail of Tears. The settlement was named for the red cedar timber near the site.

Sources

City of Cedartown

Wikipedia

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Explore Georgia

Peek Forest Park

Cedartown Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia

Cedar Valley Golf & Country Club

Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center

Northwest Park

Silver Comet Trail

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Body Evolution Gym

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