Bartow County

Bartow County is an administrative division in northwest Georgia with rolling hills, river valleys, and the Etowah River running through it. The area connects rural communities with more populated town centers spread across the region.

The territory was established as Cass County in 1832 and renamed Bartow County in 1861 to honor Colonel Francis Bartow, who died in the Civil War. This name change reflects the region's involvement during that pivotal period.

The Etowah Indian Mounds preserve earthen structures built by ancient people along the Etowah River, and you can still walk among these raised platforms today. This place shows how the region has been shaped by people over many centuries.

Interstate 75 runs through the county and connects directly to major cities in both directions. The region has small towns and rural roads that are easy to navigate, with clear signs marking the main routes.

In 1862, the Great Locomotive Chase took place here when Union soldiers captured a Confederate train called The General. This daring event remains one of the most memorable railroad stories from that war.

Location: Georgia

Inception: December 3, 1832

Capital city: Cartersville

Shares border with: Gordon County, Pickens County, Cherokee County, Cobb County, Paulding County, Polk County, Floyd County

Website: http://bartowga.org

GPS coordinates: 34.24000,-84.84000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:47