HISTORIC ACWORTH

The Cherokee Nation lived in the area until the early 1830’s. The Western and Atlantic Railroad began  operation in 1845 in Atlanta, bringing progress northward to Northcutt Station, the first northbound water  stop on the new track. Joseph Gregg, a railroad engineer, renamed this stop after his hometown of  Acworth, New Hampshire. Acworth prospered as a busy trade center and was incorporated as a city in  December 1860.

The Civil War brought “The Great Locomotive Chase” through Acworth in April 1862 when James Andrew’s  Raiders stole the famous engine, “The General,” in nearby Big Shanty. Sherman was headquartered in  Acworth for several days. The town was spared the torch until November 1864; many homes and buildings  were burned.

In 1950, Lake Allatoona was completed and it, along with Lake Acworth, created recreational opportunities.  Today, Acworth is the center of a thriving, vibrant community.

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DOYAL HILL PARK CELEBRATES ACWORTH HISTORY

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Acworth’s newest outdoor destination, an award-winning interpretive park highlighting the city’s rich Black history, is the perfect destination for history buffs, and lovers of architecture. Doyal ...
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CHECK-OUT THE ACWORTH HISTORIC WALKING TOUR

Enjoy the Acworth Historic Walking Tour in quaint downtown Acworth. See houses from some of the original homes, churches and buildings dating back to the early 1800’s. Click below to see the Historic Walking Tour map and directions.

Walking Tour
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HISTORIC SITES

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Acworth Christian Church
4476 Northside Drive
Acworth, GA 30101
A small, white building with the sign "ACWORTH" above the entrance, set beside railroad tracks. The brick and concrete pathway and landscaping surround the building. A traffic light is visible in the background.
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Acworth Depot Park
4794 South Main Street
Acworth, GA 30101
770-917-1234
A large red-brick church building with a tall white steeple, adjacent to a similarly styled two-story building, set against a backdrop of trees and under a clear sky.
Acworth First Baptist Church
4583 Church Street
Acworth, GA 30101
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Acworth Presbyterian Church
4561 Church Street
Acworth, GA 30101
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Bethel A.M.E. Church
4683 School St.
Acworth, GA 30101
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Doyal Hill Park
4410 Cherokee Street
Acworth, GA 30101
770-917-1234
A quaint, two-story house with a wraparound porch, set among large trees and shrubs, with a red brick retaining wall lining the front.
Historic Acworth Walking Tour
A yellow, two-story house with white columns and green shutters, surrounded by greenery and a stone pathway leading to the front door.
Lemon House
4375 Willis Street
Acworth, GA 30101
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Logan Farm House
4756 Logan Road
Acworth, GA 30101
770-917-1234 (Main)
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Save Acworth History Foundation
4794 South Main Street
Acworth, GA 30101
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The Acworth Rosenwald School
4410 Cherokee Street
Acworth, GA 30101
770-917-1234
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The Art House (McConnell House)
4425 Cherokee Street
Acworth, GA 30101
678-543-5777
A bride, wearing a white lace gown and holding a bouquet, smiles while standing with bridesmaids dressed in gray shawls and purple dresses, all holding floral bouquets, against a brick wall background.
The Cowan Historic Mill
4271 Southside Drive
Acworth, GA 30101
(470) 891-5969
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Zion Hill Baptist Church
4255 Taylor Street
Acworth, GA 30101

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