Bartow County Courthouse ~ Cartersville, GA
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Originally named Cass County, Bartow County was created 3 December 1832 from Cherokee County territory. Cass County, Georgia, existed from 1832-1861 at which time it was renamed Bartow County. County seat: Cartersville
Waymark Code: WMNKMJ
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2015
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County of courthouse: Bartow County
Location of courthouse: 135 Cherokee Ave, Cartersville
Date built: 1903
Architect: Kenneth McDonald & Co and J. W. Golucke, & Co.
Contractor: Fred Wagner
"During the American Civil War federal troops of the Fifth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry razed the town of Cassville including the Cass County (now Bartow County) Courthouse on 30 October 1864. Many records were saved including marriages, deeds, and estate papers" ~ Family Search Genealogy
The Gold Dome Courthouse is the third out of four courthouses built since the Civil War in Bartow County.