Museum & Genealogical Research Library, est. 1974
After the Georgia land lottery of 1832 large numbers of white settlers had begun to move in and take over the lands of the Cherokee Indians. Some of the richest farm land – Paulding County’s Cedar Valley – was drawing the adventurous and ambitious to the area. By the time that the U.S. Army had […]
Very little attention is given it seems to James Knox Polk, 11th President of the United States, and the man for whom Polk County, Georgia is named. Maybe it was because of the manner in which he graciously performed his duties. One historian said of him: “He was the least conspicuous man who had ever […]
1988 article: The Daffodil Garden Club of Cedartown is in its 54th year of organization. The club was organized on September 27, 1934. The club was organized during a deep depression; times were hard. Young women of Cedartown met at the home of Mrs. Gordon Brewster (Miss Molly, President of Cedar Valley Garden Club) for […]
by Mrs. Louise Houseal Parks In October 1923 several women met and organized a club known as the Music Lover’s Club, the purpose to further musical interest through the cultural arts. Two meetings were held each month; one to present programs, the other a choral practice. Mrs. Frank Browne was the first president and charter […]
The Canal Street Methodist Church was formed in 1900 and situated on Canal Street near South College Street. There are numerous mentions in the Cedartown Standard through 1917, when it was announced the lot, building and furnishing were being sold by public outcry. Pictured on 1908 Sanborn Insurance map.
Location: Cedartown; Corner of Main Street (east side) & Gibson Status: No longer standing Originally: Harris Hotel (1874), Right/Wright House (1890), Central Hotel (1901) “The Right House, described as a home-like hotel, had a good reputation and excellent facilities. The hotel was established in 1890 and located on the corner of Main and Gibson Streets, […]
My great-grandfather, John Ephraim Roberts, was born in 1848 in North Carolina. After serving in the War, in 1872 he married Ella Eliza Lowther, from Dublin, GA. Moving to Polk County, they farmed and raised a family out at Collard Valley. He died in 1889, leaving his widow with four children, expecting the fifth. Their […]
Readers, this wraps up our week-long VIRTUAL BOOK EVENT for Ann Hite’s Roll the Stone Away! Previous posts: Author Interview, BLACK MOUNTAIN series, Reviews & a History, and a new Author Guest Post. “Hite gives voice to Southern Appalachian culture – the haunted landscape of hills and hollows that make perfect habitats for spirits of […]
On the 4th day of our Virtual Event with Ann Hite, the author relates a genealogy trail she discovered while researching! On our previous posts this week, you’ll find an Interview with the Author and description of her memoir, a list of her Black Mountain series, and some reviews and Depression Era history. Tomorrow we’ll […]
If you missed the previous posts, you can find them here along with links to purchase the books: Interview with Ann Hite & Black Mountain Series Books Today we are posting reviews of the author’s middle two books in the Black Mountain series (reviews written by Arleigh Ordoyne) and an Author Guest Post by Ann […]
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