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Photograph of Old Bartow County Courthouse
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Old Bartow County Courthouse

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

From the record

“The Old Bartow County Courthouse built in 1869 is an historic stately redbrick Italianate style building located at 4 East Church Street in Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia, United States. Built as Bartow County's second courthouse and the first in Cartersville, it proved to be unsatisfactory because court proceedings had to be halted while trains passed by on the nearby railroad.”

Wikipedia article Old Bartow County Courthouse, CC BY-SA 4.0.

One of 20 National Register listings published here for Bartow County · listed in 1980 · category: Building.

Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

  • What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
  • Address. 4 E. Church St., Cartersville, 30120
  • When was it listed? September 1980
  • Category. building
  • Also known as. Georgia County Courthouses TR
  • Census division. Cartersville
  • Architectural style. Renaissance Revival architecture
  • National Register reference number. 80000972 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.

Fires near this property

324 since 1992

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 324 fires within 5 miles of Old Bartow County Courthouse between 1992 and 2020, burning about 1,296 acres in total. 6 started naturally. 138 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Arson/incendiarism138
Debris and open burning100
Misuse of fire by a minor19
Missing data/not specified/undetermined18
Recreation and ceremony16
Equipment and vehicle use15
Railroad operations and maintenance12
Natural6

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
9 September 1997Arson/incendiarismunder an acreGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
8 September 2005Railroad operations and maintenanceunder an acreGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
8 September 1999Railroad operations and maintenance3.3 acresGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
8 September 1993Equipment and vehicle useunder an acreGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
30 September 2016Debris and open burning21 acresGeorgia Forestry CommissionFY2017-BARTOW-007
3 September 1997Arson/incendiarism4.0 acresGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
25 September 1998Arson/incendiarism3.3 acresGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
24 September 1997Naturalunder an acreGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named

Every fire recorded in Bartow County

Mines and quarries near this property

10 of 264 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 264 workings within 5 miles of Old Bartow County Courthouse: 127 occurrences, 80 past producers, 43 unknowns, 9 prospects. 5 still produce. What was taken out: Iron, Manganese, Barium-Barite, Iron, Manganese. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Bartow No 2 MineGraphite, IronPast Producer
Felton MineIron, SulfurPast Producer
Gemes Mine CartersvilleCobalt, ManganesePast Producer1908
Georgia Art Pottery Co PitsClayPast Producer
Ladd Lime and Stone Co QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Cartersville OperationBarium-Barite, CalciumPast Producer
Cherokee BariteManganese, IronUnknown1954
Cyprus Thompson Weinman MineBarium-Barite, CalciumPast Producer
Lots 191 and 242Manganese, IronUnknown1954
Unnamed Graphite MineGraphitePast Producer

Every working recorded in Bartow County

Storms near this property

60 of 91 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Cartersville, the town this property stands in, in 91 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 37 thunderstorm wind, 34 hail, 10 lightning, 4 flash flood. The reports record 1 death and 3 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
July 2003Thunderstorm WindCartersville1 killed, $15,000The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that a large tree limb fell on a man's car during an early morning thunderstorm. The man was killed instantly during the incident as the car was crushed under the weight of the tree limb.
February 1993Tornado (F1)Cartersville1 hurt, $500,000A weak and short lived tornado touched down 5 miles east of Cartersville along Georgia Highway 20 in southeast Bartow County. Four to five homes sustained major damage with roofs removed, porches blown off and windows blown out. One double wide mobile home was moved 30 feet off its foundation.
March 1997Thunderstorm WindCartersville1 hurt, $5,000no account filed
July 2000LightningCartersville1 hurtThe Atlanta Journal and Constitution reported that a 64 year-old man was struck by lightning while playing golf at the Cartersville Country Club. He sustained a burn on his foot where the lightning bolt exited his body. He spent the night in the hospital and was released.
June 2011HailCartersville$667,000The Bartow County 911 Center reported golf ball-sized hail near Cartersville and the public observed quarter-sized hail, also near Cartersville. The storm responsible for this hail tracked across the far southern part of the county near the Paulding and Cobb county lines to near Lake Allatoona.
February 2005HailCartersville$500,000The public reported hail ranging in size from quarters to golf balls. Extensive damage was reported to vehicles and roofs of buildings and homes in the area.
February 1993Thunderstorm WindCartersville$500,000Several county buildings sustained damage in Cartersville. A brick retaining wall around the jail was blown down and an edifice on a municipal building was damaged in Cartersville. Several large trees and power lines downed. In Cartersville, 600 electric customers lost power.
July 2001Flash FloodCartersville$450,000The Bartow county Emergency Manager, as well as the local Cartersville Daily Tribune News, reported that anywhere from three to six inches of rain fell in a two to four hour period across the eastern and northeastern parts of Bartow county from Cartersville to Pine Log. Extensive flash flooding resulted, some of the worst flooding in the county's history. Sixteen homes and three mobile homes were flooded and had to be evacuated. Thirty-nine people had to be rescued from homes by boat. Most of the flooding took place in the Pine Log and White areas of northeast Bartow county as the Little Pine Log Creek overflowed. On Nally Road, just west of Pine Log, near the confluence of the Little Pine Log Creek and the Gum Springs Creek, three chicken houses were inundated with water. One of the chicken houses was a total loss and resulted in the loss of 20,000 broiler chickens. Other property at the farm was also damaged by flood waters including a barn and two more houses. Several streets were flooded in Whiteand Pine Log. U.S. Highway 411 was under water at Stamp Creek Road and had to be closed. Local residents reported that this was the first time they had seen this happen in history. In Cartersville, flooding was less severe, but two to three inch rain totals in a two to three hour period resulted in some street flooding and flooding of two businesses.
June 2010HailCartersville$437,000The public observed quarter-sized hail near Cartersville ranging up to golf ball-sized hail near and just south of Emerson near the Cobb county bordern. Penny-sized hail was also observed by the public just before this time frame in the White area northeast of Cartersville.
April 2009HailCartersville$400,000The public observed golf ball-sized hail just south of Emerson and quarter-sized hail southeast of Cartersville. Radar data suggests that similar-sized hail likely fell from Cartersville to the southeast corner of the county near Lake Allatoona.
July 2010Heavy RainCartersville$300,000Fox 5 Television of Atlanta, along with other Atlanta broadcast media and the Cartersville Daily Tribune reported that heavy rain flooded several downtown Cartersville businesses as well as causing a partial roof collapse of the Hobby Lobby store at the Market Square Shopping Center. Three to four inches of rain had fallen in a small area around downtown Cartersville during the previous two hours. Considerable damage was reported to the store building and its contents, many of which were destroyed by rain water. However, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.||Several other downtown businesses suffered water damage when several inches of water crept into the structures, including Four Way Lunch, Swheat Market, City Cellar, and Moore's Market. Several nearby homes on Herring Street were flooded with 2.5 to 3.0 feet of water. Seven residents of these homes were rescued from the flooded homes. Finally, the Keith Building, a city building, on Leake Street sustained significant water damage when water rose nearly two feet deep in the lower level of the structure. Minor flooding was also observed at the building housing the Cartersville Daily Tribune.||Most of the flooding was determined to be the result of a clogged drainage ditch near the CSX Railroad tracks. This prevented the heavy runoff water from reaching the nearby Etowah River.
June 2008LightningCartersville$250,000The Daily Tribune of Cartersville reported that lightning struck several homes in the Bishop Road area on the northwest side of Cartersville. Fire emergency crews were dispatched to at least four homes in the area. One home however, sustained significant damage as the fire reignited several hours after being put out. The home was a total loss. No other significant damage was reported at the remaining sites.
June 2006Thunderstorm WindCartersville$200,000The Bartow County Emergency Management Director reported that a microburst or downburst of thunderstorm winds caused extensive damage to trees, power lines, homes, and automobiles on Cassville Road in Cartersville. The path of damage was approximately 200 yards wide and one-half mile long. A number of trees and power lines were blown down along the street. Several automobiles were damaged from downed trees and several roofs of homes were damaged.
June 2006LightningCartersville$150,000The Daily Tribune News of Cartersville reported that lightning struck a home on Fossetts Cove. The ensuing fire destroyed 60 percent of the home.
June 2005LightningCartersville$150,000The Daily News Tribune of Cartersville reported that lightning struck a home on Manor Way setting the home on fire and causing major damage to the roof and the interior of the structure.
May 1998LightningCartersville$100,000A fire ignited by lightning destroyed a home on Kings Camp Road.
July 2003Thunderstorm WindCartersville$75,000The Daily Tribune News of Cartersville reported that a number of trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds. One tree fell through the roof and part of the Neel Law Firm Building and another tree fell down on the historic Roselawn property. Other trees had been blown down on roads in the area. Trees were also blown down at the court house and the nearby health buliding, as well as in the yards of several residences in the city. Some power lines were down also and several power outages were reported in the county.
April 2007LightningCartersville$50,000The Daily Tribune News of Cartersville reported that lightning struck a home on Euharlee-Five Forks Road. The resulting fire was quickly contained. Nonetheless, the home sustained moderate damage.
May 1994Thunderstorm WindCartersville$50,000Thunderstorm winds blew off the roof of a commercial building in Cartersville.
June 2007LightningCartersville$25,000The Daily Tribune of Cartersville reported that lightning struck a home on Ranger Road setting the roof on fire. Damage was confined to the roof.
May 1998Thunderstorm WindCartersville$25,000Severe thunderstorm winds knocked trees down, primarily in the Five Forks area. Roads were blocked and power lines were taken down by trees. Power outages affected 5700 people.The public reported winds estimated at 60-65 mph that moved cars. Isolated flooding occurred in the southern part of the county that closed part of Parr Wade Road.
May 1995HailCartersville$25,000Baseball-size hail was reported at the sheriff's department.
July 2001LightningCartersville$20,000The Cartersville Daily Tribune News reported that four homes were set on fire when lightning struck nearby power lines. In two of the homes, the fire was contained before the fire department arrived. In the other two, damage was classified as minor.
May 1998HailCartersville$20,000Numerous public reports indicated large hail fell in central and east Bartow county. The hail ranged in size from quarter to baseball size.
January 1997Thunderstorm WindCartersville$20,000no account filed
March 2021Flash FloodCartersville$15,000The Emergency Manager reported a residence was flooded near the intersection of Herring Street and Fite Street. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
March 2021Flash FloodCartersville$15,000The Emergency Manager reported a flooded residence on Jones Mill Road SE. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
July 2015Thunderstorm WindCartersville$15,000The Bartow County 911 Center reported several trees blown down including one on a house.
August 2000LightningCartersville$15,000The Atlanta Journal and Constitution reported that lightning set fire to a storage building west of Cartersville. Hay was stored in the building. However, the firefighters were able to put the fire out before the fire reached the hay at one end of the building.
May 1995HailCartersville$15,000Golfball-size hail knocked down several trees and powerlines.
June 2015Thunderstorm WindCartersville$8,000The Bartow County 911 Center reported of numerous trees blown down across the county.
May 2012Thunderstorm WindCartersville$6,000The Bartow County 911 Center relayed reports of several downed trees, with minor roof damage to a structure along East Church Street in Cartersville.
August 2010Thunderstorm WindCartersville$5,000The Bartow County 911 Center reported that at least six trees and a few power lines were down northwest of Cartersville, mostly in the Sugar Valley Road area.
August 2003Thunderstorm WindCartersville$5,000The public reported that a tree was blown down at a private residence, causing damage to an adjacent fence.
July 2003LightningCartersville$5,000The Daily Tribune News of Cartersville reported that lightning strikes knocked out an electric company switch and broke a couple of utility poles. Several power outages in the area resulted.
May 2000Thunderstorm WindCartersville$5,000The public reported thunderstorm winds knocked down a privacy fence and several trees, and caused roof damage between Euharlee and Cartersville.
June 1994Thunderstorm WindCartersville$5,000Several large trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindCartersville$3,000Multiple trees down near the intersection of Boatner Avenue and Ridgeview Drive.
July 2010Thunderstorm WindCartersville$3,000The Bartow County Emergency Management Director reported that at least nine trees were down around Cartersville, some on power lines.
February 2005Thunderstorm WindCartersville$3,000The Daily Tribune News of Cartersville reported that thunderstorm winds blew down a few trees in the area. Some power lines were brought down as a result.
February 2001Thunderstorm WindCartersville$3,000The Bartow county 911 center reported that a few trees were blown down in Cartersville.
March 2000Thunderstorm WindCartersville$3,000The Bartow county EMA office reported minor wind damage to the roofs of 3 homes, 3 outbuildings destroyed, and several trees and powerlines down. This apparently was caused by a dissipating thunderstorm.
June 2018Thunderstorm WindCartersville$2,000The Bartow County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down onto power lines around the intersection of Highway 41 and Center Road.
June 2018Thunderstorm WindCartersville$2,000The Bartow County 911 center reported a tree blown down onto a power line along Bartow Street in Cartersville.
May 2003Thunderstorm WindCartersville$2,000The Bartow county 911 center reported that some trees and power lines were down on Bells Ferry Road.
June 2001Thunderstorm WindCartersville$2,000The Bartow County 911 center reported that they had received several reports of trees down.
May 1998HailCartersville$2,000Reports from eastern Bartow county indicated up to golf ball size hail.
September 2008Thunderstorm WindCartersville$1,000The Bartow County 911 Center reported that three to four trees were down on Colonial Club Drive in the Euharlee area. A storm spotter reported that a large oak tree was down on Mission Ridge Road.
July 2002Thunderstorm WindCartersville$1,000The Bartow county 911 center reported that five trees were blown down.
July 2002Thunderstorm WindCartersville$1,000The Bartow county 911 center reported that some trees and power lines were down.
February 1999Thunderstorm WindCartersville$1,000Bartow county 911 received 3 calls on trees blow down.
June 1998Thunderstorm WindCartersville$1,000Bartow county 911 reported several trees were blown down.
March 1997Thunderstorm WindCartersville$1,000no account filed
November 2004Thunderstorm WindCartersville$750The Bartow County Emergency Management Director reported that three trees were blown down.
July 2012Thunderstorm WindCartersville$500The Bartow County 911 Center reported that two trees were blown down in Cartersville.
September 1996Thunderstorm WindCartersville$500no account filed
June 2004Thunderstorm WindCartersville$250The Herald-Tribune of Cartersville reported that thunderstorm winds caused a large oak tree to split in half.
May 2000HailCartersville$100Numerous reports from the public indicated large hail continued in the Cartersville area. Most reports were of dime to golf ball size, but one indicated baseball size hail. A window was broken southeast of Cartersville.
August 2023HailCartersville-Mping report of 1 inch hail .
March 2023Thunderstorm WindCartersville-Report of trees and powerlines down near intersection of Buena Vista Cir SE and Roving Rd SE.

Every storm recorded in Bartow County

Map coverage status

No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.

Listed places nearby

6 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Photograph PropertyDistance Listed
Grand Theaterunder 500 feet1984
North Wall Street Historic Districtunder 500 feet1998
North Erwin Street Historic Districtunder 500 feet1994
Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church0.1 miles1985
Bartow County Courthouse0.1 miles1980
Cartersville Downtown Historic District0.1 miles2014

Sources for this property

National Archives recordThe nomination case file for reference 80000972 in Record Group 79.
Wikipedia articleCommunity-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA.
Bartow CountyAll 20 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

  • Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
  • Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
  • How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.