Historical Marker

Rowland Springs

Cartersville · Bartow County

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The Story

From 1844 to 1872, Major John Rowland's resort drew Georgia's elite to its 27 mineral springs, a fashionable retreat with cabins for 600 guests where four governors once vacationed in a single season.

About this site

Rowland Springs is a historical marker in Cartersville, Bartow County. It is one of 139 historical markers documented in Bartow County, among 265 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 34.2235, -84.7418 near Cartersville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rowland Springs Baptist Church Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Leachman - Johnsey Family Cemetery, and Center Baptist Church Cemetery.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 34.2235, -84.7418 · Cartersville, Bartow County
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