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Historic Rockmart & Cedartown, Ga.

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Historic Rockmart & Cedartown, Ga. Best Small Towns Road Trip

Faith across the SOUTH can be seen in the lives of folks regardless of education, class, race, or political views. This reveals the importance, just as family traditions, food, and things that tell our story. Visit our historic churches, and learn how our counties connect in important historical significance. The town of Van Wert was once considered the county seat in Paulding. Some call Sam Jones the Billy Graham of the early 1900's. He had his roots at the historic Van Wert Church that is now a museum. Many graves dating back to those born before the Revolutionary War are buried there.

The well known Evangelist Sam Jones pastored there for the first time in the early days of is ministry. His home is in Cartersville, Ga. Its open to the public as a museum. Nashville is the home of the Ryman Auditorium in Tennessee. It was built by a successful business man who came to know the Lord through his ministry. The tabernacle was built to hold services for the evangelist.

The well known Evangelist Sam Jones pastored there for the first time in the early days of is ministry. His home is in Cartersville, Ga. Its open to the public as a museum. Nashville is the home of the Ryman Auditorium in Tennessee. It was built by a successful business man who came to know the Lord through his ministry. The tabernacle was built to hold services for the evangelist. The Welsh arrived in the 1800s to begin mining and Polk County. Rockmart held the festival many years and worth attending. Tour the museum in the old police station and learn about their past and the history of the local area in the heart of the Coosa Valley. The Coosa Valley is nestled in the Appalachian Foothills of northwest Georgia. Small towns like Rockmart & Cedartown are worth adding to your bucket list. Many restaurants are known by those who live in other counties. Local bakeries, sandwich shops, and a variety of cruisines keep folks returning. Like the Steak House Restaurant, yes thats the name, does word of mouth. Unless you hear about it by a family or friend, you want. Outdoor Adventure is an abundance with hiking, biking, horseback riding, and more. The Silver Comet Trail meanders through the beautiful park downtown Rockmart and west along the 278 corridor to the Alabama line where it meets the Chief Ladiga Trail. Museums Step back in time, and visit a variety that will show the local history, native American, Historic Churches, and more. Polk County Georgia is worth adding to your bucklet list and get aquainted with the best of SMALL TOWN USA. For more information Visit PolkGA.org

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