Historic Sites

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West Theatre

Built in 1941, this structure on West Avenue was built in the art deco style and has maintained its original design. Today, it is one of the finest examples of Art Deco style in Northwest Georgia and is currently operating as a movie theater.

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Historic Van Wert Church & Cemetery,

Circa 1846, located in Van Wert near Rockmart, Georgia.

Built in 1857, Van Wert Methodist Church is one of the oldest structures in the county. The Euharlee Valley Historic Society is currently renovating the structure, which was built by Rev. Wm. Wesley Simpson.

http://www.euharleevalleyhistoricalsociety.org

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Van Wert

Created in 1832 from the village of Cleantown, Van Wert was made the seat of Paulding County. It was known for slate, iron, gold and fertile farmland and served as the county seat until Polk County was formed from part of Paulding County in 1851 and the county seat was moved to Cedartown. Van Wert was awarded a Historic Township of Georgia by the Department of Community Affairs.

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The Old Mill
This structure was built by slave labor in 1848 for Asa Prior, who came to Polk County in 1837. Originally used as a mill, the structure was operated as a restaurant by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stephens, from 1960-1991

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Sterling Holloway Birthplace

A Georgia Historic Marker proudly pays tribute to the birth site of one of Cedartown's most famous citizens, the beloved actor, Sterling Holloway. The character behind the quickly recognized Winnie the Pooh voice began his early childhood years right here with his 'neighborhood variety shows' and from there went on to become a highly acclaimed American 'Star'.

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St. James Episcopal Church

Built on West Avenue in 1883, this is the oldest church still in use in Cedartown. The church has been maintained in its original state except for the outside color. Sterling Holloway, the voice of Winnie the Pooh, grew up in this church.

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The Round House

Built by Jake Davitte in the early 1900's, The Round House is said to be the first cement house in Georgia. The house has four rooms upstairs and four rooms downstairs and all eight are identical, with a chimney in the middle and a fireplace in each room. Each room has an outside door with steps, two windows and doors connecting each room to allow the air to circulate.

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Rosehill Cemetery/Gazebo

Located on Elm Street, the Rosehill Cemetery’s land was donated to the town of Rockmart. The gazebo, constructed in 1891 is now considered one of the town’s most recognizable historic landmarks. The cemetery site also offers a spectacular view across Rockmart.

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Polk County Historical Society Museum & Gardens

Formerly Hawkes Children's Library, this museum contains an abundance of Polk County’s history. The building was designed by Neel Reid, a famous Georgia architect, and was built in 1924. The site is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Polk County Courthouse #2

At 100 Prior Street, this building was designed by Otis Clay Poundston in Neoclassical Revival Style and constructed in 1935. It was originally Cedartown’s City Hall, the Police and Fire Station, and the Auditorium, but is now used as a courthouse annex.