**History and Demographics:**
– Cartersville was founded in 1832 by English-Americans as Birmingham and later incorporated as Cartersville in 1854.
– The town was named after Col. Farish Carter, a plantation owner from Milledgeville.
– Amos Akerman, U.S. Attorney General under President Ulysses S. Grant, resided in Cartersville.
– It became the seat of Bartow County in 1867.
– Cartersville’s population has shown steady growth, with a racial composition including White, Black, Asian, and Hispanic residents.
– In 2010, the city had a population density of 680.7 inhabitants per square mile, a median age of 36 years, and a median household income of $41,162.
**Geography and Landmarks:**
– Cartersville is located in south-central Bartow County, 42 miles northwest of Atlanta.
– The Etowah River flows through the city towards Rome, creating the Coosa River, and extends to Allatoona Dam, forming Lake Allatoona.
– Red Top Mountain State Park is situated on a peninsula in the lake, with the highest point in Cartersville being 1,562 feet at Pine Mountain.
– Pine Mountain Recreation Area offers trails ascending to the summit with views of Atlanta & Allatoona Lake.
– Savoy Automobile Museum showcases a diverse collection of automobiles and original art.
**Transportation:**
– Interstate 75 passes through the eastern edge of Cartersville with multiple exits, while U.S. Highway 41 runs parallel to I-75 through downtown.
– Cartersville Airport is located on State Route 61, with several state routes connecting the city to neighboring areas.
– Phoenix Air, a company, is based at Cartersville Airport.
**Points of Interest and Attractions:**
– The Booth Western Art Museum is the second-largest art museum in Georgia and features the largest permanent exhibition space for Western art in the U.S.
– Etowah Indian Mounds is an archaeological site south of Cartersville.
– Tellus Science Museum, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, features the first digital planetarium in North Georgia.
– Notable attractions include the world’s first outdoor Coca-Cola sign, Rose Lawn, and Bartow History Museum.
**Law Enforcement Incidents and Notable People:**
– Cartersville Police Department had incidents like the arrest of 65 people at a house party in 2017 and the resignation of Deputy Police Chief Jason DiPrima in 2022.
– Notable individuals associated with Cartersville include Amos Akerman, Trevor Lawrence, Robert Lavette, Lottie Moon, and Chloë Grace Moretz.
Cartersville is a city in Bartow County, Georgia, United States; it is located within the northwest edge of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 23,187. Cartersville is the county seat of Bartow County.
Cartersville, Georgia | |
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 Cartersville City Hall | |
 Location in Bartow County, Georgia | |
  Cartersville Location of Cartersville in Metro Atlanta | |
| Coordinates: 34°11′N 84°48′W / 34.183°N 84.800°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bartow |
| Incorporated | 1850 |
| Named for | Farish Carter |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Matt Santini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.74 sq mi (74.44 km2) |
| • Land | 28.62 sq mi (74.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 23,187 |
| • Density | 810.20/sq mi (312.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern Daylight Time) |
| ZIP Codes | 30120, 30121 |
| Area code(s) | 770/678/470 |
| FIPS code | 13-13688 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0355017 |
| Website | www |