Historical Marker

Rockmart Slate House

Rockmart · Polk County

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The Story

One of Rockmart's two oldest buildings, this structure was raised from local slate quarried since the 1850s, the very industry that named the town 'Rock Market' in 1872. Rockmart slate traveled widely, even reaching the Golden Gate Bridge.

About this site

Rockmart Slate House is a historical marker in Rockmart, Polk County. It is one of 16 historical markers documented in Polk County, among 55 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.9967, -85.0527 near Rockmart. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rose Hill Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Van Wert Methodist Church Cemetery, Old Van Wert Polk County, and Rockmart Woman's Club.

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

📍 33.9967, -85.0527 · Rockmart, Polk County

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