Historic Points of Interest in Polk County
Aragon Mill Site
Built and chartered in 1898, this mill was one of the largest in the state; so large in fact, that in 1979, when it closed down, Si Kahn wrote the song “Aragon Mill” to morn the loss of one of Georgia’s main employers. In 1864, troops from Sherman’s forces camped out at the spring located here in hopes to outflank Johnson’s army at Allatoona, which resulted in the battle at New Hope Church and Dallas.
Address:
50 East 1st Street
Aragon, GA 30104
Directions:
Take Hwy 278 W. Turn right onto Hwy 101. Turn right onto Walnut St., which leads straight to the Aragon Mill Site.
Phone:
(770) 684-6563
Cedartown, A Main Street City
In 1988, Cedartown became a "Main Street City" and is a registered site in the National Register of Historic Places. This well defined district, featuring turn of the century buildings, is making a strong comeback. Downtown is the centerpiece of a very active community that has a promising agenda.
Address:
512 Main Street
Cedartown, GA 30125
Directions:
Hwy. 27 in downtown Cedartown.
Phone:
(770) 748-2090
Confederate Memorial
The United Daughters of the Confederacy built this monument to honor Confederate veterans in 1906. Open daily.
Address:
100 Prior St
Cedartown 30125
Directions:
US Hwy. 27 to Prior Street. Behind the Cedartown Performing Arts Center
Phone:
(770) 749-1652
Website:
www.polkofgeorgia.org
Historic Driving Tour-Polk County
Visit the Polk County Chamber of Commerce, for your Self-Guided Driving Tour map of the historical sites in Polk County
Address:
604 Goodyear St.
Rockmart, GA 30153
Directions:
Hwy 278 to Piedmont Avenue-- at the intersection of Piedmont and Goodyear.
Phone:
(770) 684-8760
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.
Address:
100 Prior Street
Cedartown, GA 30125
Directions:
Hwy. 27 to downtown.
Phone:
(770) 749-1652
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.
Address:
205 N. College St.
Cedartown, GA 30125
Directions:
Hwy.27 in downtown Cedartown, on N. College Street.
Phone:
(770) 749-0073
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.
Address:
Elm Street
Rockmart, GA
Directions:
Hwy. 278.
Phone:
(770) 684-8760
 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.
Address:
438 Jones Avenue
Rockmart, GA 30153
Directions:
Jones Avenue.
Phone:
(770) 684-8760
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.
Address:
302 West Avenue
Cedartown, GA 30125
Directions:
Hwy.27 to West Ave.
Phone:
(770) 748-2894
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'.
Address:
Corner of College St. and Sterling Holloway Place
Cedartown, GA 30125
Directions:
College Street to downtown.
Phone:
(770) 749-1652
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
Address:
12 Old Mill Road
Cedartown, GA 30125
Directions:
Hwy. 27.
Phone:
(770) 749-1652
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.
Address:
Hwy 278, Rockmart
Rockmart, GA 30153
Directions:
Hwy 278 East.
Phone:
(770) 684-8760
Van Wert Methodist Church
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.
Address:
604 Goodyear Street
Rockmart, GA 30153
Directions:
Hwy. 278 to Old Dallas Highway.
Phone:
(770) 684-8760
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.
Address:
112 West Avenue
Cedartown, GA 30125
Directions:
Hwy. 27 into downtown.
Phone:
(770) 748-9062
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