We're proud to be...
Polk County!
Polk County was born on December 20, 1851. Founded by legislative act and named for President James K. Polk, Polk County is nestled in the Coosa Valley area of Northwest Georgia.
Legend has it that prior to the 1830s, the area was prized by both the Creek and Cherokee Indian camps due to a large, natural limestone spring - The Big Spring.
Ownership was settled by a game of ball which the Cherokees won. The Cherokees established a village named "Charley Town" in the western part of what was to become Polk County. In 1838, Cherokee possession came to an end as President Andrew Jackson decreed that the Cherokee nation would be forcibly relocated to Oklahoma. A containment camp, called Cedar Town, was established near the Big Spring. This encampment became the southernmost camp for the forced roundup and removal of the Cherokees to Oklahoma on what became known as the "Trail of Tears".
The War Between the States came to Polk County near the end of the war when Kilpatrick's Calvary burned the Courthouse and numerous buildings in Cedartown, now the county seat.
Polk County survived reconstruction and developed industrial mining of hematite iron ore in the western part of the county and mining of slate in the eastern portion. After the turn of the century cotton farming became king and industrial giants like Goodyear and Julliard came and constructed mills where local cotton was loomed into thread and fabric.
Today, Polk County has a diversified economy with modern industrial parks in both Cedartown and Rockmart. The beloved Big Spring is still a sight to behold and the highly popular Silver Comet Trail brings in hikers and bikers from near and far!
Check out the listing below to see why we are proud to be.. Polk County.
Polk County Court House No. 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. Contact Courthouse at 770-749-2114 or Polk Historical Society at 770-749-0073.
Silver Comet Trail
The Silver Comet Trail is a great place to bike, run, walk, and is wheelchair accessible. The trail is 61.5 miles long and joins the 33 mile long Chief Ladiga Trail at the Georgia/Alabama State line.
There are several access points available throughout the county. For more info, please visit: https://www.silvercometga.com/silver-comet-polk-county/silver-comet-polk-county.shtml
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.
302 West Avenue
Cedartown, GA 30125
Phone: (770) 748-2894
Downtown Cedartown
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.
