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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM212S_trail-of-tears-cherokee_Cedartown-GA.html
The area surrounding the Cedartown Big Springs was first inhabited by the Cherokee Indians. The land was prized for its abundance of sparkling spring water and shade-providing cedar trees. The Cherokee people lived here peacefully until May 26, 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNXN_big-spring-park_Cedartown-GA.html
Asa Prior, born in Virginia about 1785, pioneered into this valley and purchased a large tract of land including this spring and Cedar Creek in 1834. In 1852 he deeded the spring and 10 adjacent acres to the City of Cedartown. Another pioneer, Mr.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNXB_ivy-ledbetter-lee_Cedartown-GA.html
Ivy Ledbetter Lee, public relations expert, author, lecturer, and philanthropist, was born July 16, 1877, near Cedartown. He attended Emory College for two years and then went to Princeton, where he earned his A.B. in 1898, paying his way by worki…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNW0_polk-county_Cedartown-GA.html
Created December 20, 1851 and named for President James Knox Polk. Cedartown is fittingly named for the trees which flourish in this beautiful valley. The city is a railroad center, has a thriving textile industry, and a large paper mill.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNMP_sterling-holloway_Cedartown-GA.html
Sterling Price Holloway, Jr., like his father, was named for Confederate General Sterling "Pap" Price. He was born on this site and went to school here then attended the Georgia Military Academy in College Park, now Woodward Academy. He later grad…