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  Bartow County Government
Bartow County, which was established in 1832 as Cass County and whose name was changed to Bartow on December 6, 1861, is a body corporate and politic organized and existing under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Georgia.
Bartow County is one of the larger counties in the State in terms of area, encompassing some 471 square miles.
Bartow County is entirely within the Coosa River Basin, but lies in a complex geologic area where the Blue Ridge, Talladega and Northern Piedmont geologic provinces converge, consisting of igneous substrate rock formations, while the Ridge and Valley Province is comprised of sedimentary rock formations.
www.bartowga.org   (566 words)

  
  Bartow County, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bartow County is a county located in the state of Georgia.
The county's explosive growth is evident with a population of 86,972 according to the 2004 U.S. Census Estimate.
In the county the population is spread out with 27.90% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 33.00% from 25 to 44, 21.40% from 45 to 64, and 9.40% who are 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bartow_County,_Georgia   (418 words)

  
 Georgia Counties - Bartow County - Demographics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
According to the 2000 Census, in Bartow County, 87.8% of the residents were white and 8.7% were fl.
In Bartow County, 27.9% of the county’s residents were age 18 or younger, while 9.4% were age 65 or older.
Bartow County had 1.1 hospital beds per 1,000 population in 2000, which was less than the statewide average of 3.1 beds per 1,000 population.
georgiamagazine.com /counties/bartow/demographics.htm   (390 words)

  
 History of Bartow County, Georgia
The earliest evidence of human occupation of the Bartow County Georgia area is the Paleoindian Period (10,000 B.C.) The area's geological attributes, natural resources and favorable climate combined to provide bounty sufficient for large numbers of indigenous peoples.
Bartow County, Georgia.) When the state voted to leave the Union, the county not only sent their men to volunteer but renamed herself and the county seat as well.
Bartow County was originally Cass County, in honor of Lewis Cass, of Michigan, Secretary of War under President Andrew Jackson.
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 Bartow County Courthouse
Frank Moore was sole commissioner of Bartow County from 1980 until his death in 1991.
However, the new county was not able to function as a county because of its size and the fact that Cherokee Indians still occupied portions of the land.
Francis Bartow in the First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run), the General Assembly changed the name of Cass County to Bartow County on Dec. 6, 1861 (Ga. Laws 1861, p.
www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/courthouses/bartowCH.htm   (807 words)

  
 Continued Captivity: Religion in Bartow County Georgia by Mark R. Bell for the Journal of Southern Religion
The presence of Cartersville was however part of the reason for the selection of Bartow County, since this large town allowed my study to incorporate a semi-urban area in addition to the predominately rural remainder of the county.
Bartow is relatively young with 20% of its population below the age of 18 and only 10% over the age of 65.
My research has led me to conclude that in the instance of Bartow County, the answer to Thmma's query is a resounding "yes." This is not to say that southern culture or religion has not changed.
www.as.wvu.edu /coll03/relst/jsr/mbell2.htm   (8360 words)

  
 Georgia Division of Public Health | Counties | Bartow County
Bartow County had 4.4 licensed nursing home beds per 100 persons in 1999, compared with the state average of 5.5 per 100 persons.
In 1999, the number of physicians in the county per 10,000 persons was 10, compared to the state average of 19.3.
Bartow County was established in 1832 from Cherokee County.
health.state.ga.us /regional/bartow/index.asp   (247 words)

  
 GORDON COUNTY, GEORGIA
Gordon County's original 1850 boundaries were changed many times between 1852 and 1877, during which time the legislature transferred portions of Cass (Bartow), Floyd, Murray, Pickens, and Walker counties to Gordon County, while transferring land from Gordon to Floyd and Murray counties.
Georgia's 94th county was named for William Washington Gordon (1796-1842), the first Georgian to graduate from West Point and first president of the Central of Georgia Railroad.
GORDON, a new county in the NW part of Georgia is traversed by the Oostenaula river, a branch of the Coosa, and also drained by Pine Log and other creeks.
www.usgennet.org /usa/ga/county/gordon   (466 words)

  
 Bartow County History
Cass County was created from a portion of Cherokee County by an Act of the Georgia Legislature on December 3, 1832, and was first called "Cass" County in honor of General Lewis Cass of Michigan.
Later, the views of Gen. Cass on the issue of slavery caused a change of feeling, and on December 6, 1861, the name of the county was changed to "Bartow" in honor of the "illustrious hero of Manassas," Colonel Francis S. Bartow.
The determination of Bartow County families to rebuild and preserve is also visible in the beautiful gabled Victorian homes of the Post-Reconstruction period.
www.evhsonline.org /evhs/bartow.html   (552 words)

  
 Georgia Bartow County Lawyers at LawSeek.net :: Georgia Bartow County Lawyers & Georgia Bartow County Attornys
Georgia Bartow County Lawyers at LawSeek.net :: Georgia Bartow County Lawyers & Georgia Bartow County Attornys
Choosing an Georgia Bartow County lawyer or Georgia Bartow County Law Firm to represent you in Bartow County is an important decision.
Quickly and easily find a Georgia Bartow County Attorney by browsing our directory of Georgia Lawyers and Local Georgia Law Firms.
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 Georgia Department of Community Affairs
When Bartow County was established in 1832 from Cherokee County, it was named "Cass County" after Lewis Cass, Secretary of War under President Andrew Jackson.
Cassville, the original county seat that was burned by Union Forces in 1864, was the site of the first Georgia Supreme Court decision in 1846.
The county provides a habitat for one endangered plant, the Jeffersonia Diphylla (Twin Leaf), and three endangered animals: the Indian Bat, the Red Cockaded Woodpecker, and the Southern Bald Eagle.
www.dca.state.ga.us /snapshots/p1.asp?County=Bartow   (268 words)

  
 WELCOME TO BARTOW COUNTY GEORGIA Genealogical Society Inc.
I adopted Bartow County as my home (born in Oklahoma) 22 years ago, I have that right as my great grandfather was full Cherokee and was taken from the Auroria Gold Fields in 1838 with his brother and forced by the white man to go west.
By an act of legislature in 1861, the name of the county was changed to Bartow, to honor Francis S. Bartow, born in Savannah in 1816, and died at Manassas, commanding the brigade consisting of the 7th, 8th, and 9th Georgia, and the 1st Kentucky Regiments.
WORKSHOP, The Bartow County Genealogical Society held a Family Research Workshop on Saturday March 12 at the Research Library, speakers, Mark Anthony, the President of the Rome Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution spoke on Findind your Ancestor for the Sons of the American revolution membership.
www.geocities.com /Heartland/Park/9465/bartowcoga.html   (1604 words)

  
 Georgia Vital Records Information for Counties (A-C)
Each county has a vital records registrar and vital records custodian appointed by the state registrar.
Depending upon the county, the vital records registrar or custodian may be located at the county health department or in the office of the probate judge.
Each of the 159 county vital records offices are authorized to prepare certified copies of birth and death certificates for vital events that occurred in their specific county.
www.vitalrec.com /gacounties1.html   (1344 words)

  
 Bartow County Georgia GenWeb
To subscribe to the Bartow County mailing list send an email to gabartow-l-request@rootsweb.com with "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the subject line and in the body.
For local researchers: When Laurel finishes with a roll of microfilm, she donates the film to the library in Rome Georgia, where they have an excellent genealogy room which is always staffed.
To have your Bartow County surname added to the list send me an email.
www.gabartow.org   (482 words)

  
 HOMES.COM: Bartow County Georgia Real Estate - GA
If you looking for real estate in Bartow County Georgia or the surrounding area, Homes.com has a wealth of information about Bartow County real estate, Bartow County neighborhoods, new and existing Bartow County homes, and Bartow County-area Agents and Brokers.
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Bartow County Agents and Brokers: Before you start your real estate buying or selling experience it is important to consult with a qualified Agent or Broker.
realestate.homes.com /files/416182/realestate_co-GA-Bartow.html   (268 words)

  
 Stewart County, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Three years later, in 1828, the County of Randolph was made from part of Lee County and had Lumpkin as its county seat.
On December 23, 1830, Stewart County was formed from a portion of the Randolph territory which included Districts 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and portions of 31, 32 and 33.
Stewart County was named for General Daniel Stewart, who was born October 20, 1759 in Saint Johns Parish, now Liberty County.
home.earthlink.net /~bwjohnson/stew_mn.htm   (244 words)

  
 History of Bartow County, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
He returned to Cass County in 1845 and settled near Fairmont.
The children of William Dodd identified with county history are: (1) Christopher Dodd, b.
Emma, daughter of Rev. Edmond Harling, represented the county in the legislature in 1913-14, farmer, Baptist, of 8 children Mamie, m.
www.tnstate.edu /jdodd/reference/rb009.html   (285 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional: North America: United States: Georgia: Counties: Bartow: Society and Culture: History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Bartow County History - History from the first evidence of man in the county, through the Confederacy to present day, including notable people from the area.
History of Bartow County, Georgia - Concentrates on people who helped mold events that shaped the county.
The Political Graveyard: Bartow County, Ga. - Brief history of politicians hailing from Bartow County.
dmoz.org /Regional/North_America/United_States/Georgia/Counties/Bartow/Society_and_Culture/History   (177 words)

  
 Georgia Birth Certificate, Death Record, Marriage license and other vital records
For earlier records in Atlanta or Savannah, write to the County Health Department in the county where the event occurred.
Georgia law and Department Regulation limits access to these documents to the person named and parents shown on the birth records, and the authorized legal guardian or agent, grandparent, adult child, or spouse.
Inquiries will be forwarded to appropriate Clerk of Superior Court in county where divorce was granted.
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 Bartow County Georgia
The most northwestern of the metro counties, Bartow is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and borders the northern shore of Lake Allatoona.
The first settlers of this area were so enchanted by the natural beauty and fertility of the land, they purchased acreage from the Etowah Indians, the original inhabitants of the lands along the Etowah River.
Today Cartersville is a thriving community and the center of commerce and government in Bartow County.
www.thehomebuyersrep.com /bartow_county.htm   (440 words)

  
 CNN.com - Sex offender arrested in kidnapping - Jan 23, 2005
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Police in northern Georgia chased down and arrested a convicted sex offender Sunday who was wanted in the abduction of his roommate's 11-year-old son, authorities said.
Adam was found unhurt Friday when a sheriff's deputy in Bartow County, Georgia, spotted him on a freeway ramp near Cartersville -- about 40 miles northwest of Atlanta and more than 400 miles from Dunnellon, police said.
Dennis Strow, a spokesman for the Marion County Sheriff's Office in Ocala, Florida, said Fretz faces a federal kidnapping charge, plus two state counts -- a felony charge of failing to register as a sex offender and a misdemeanor charge of violating probation.
www.cnn.com /2005/US/01/23/georgia.alert/index.html   (485 words)

  
 Bartow County - Metro Atlanta Guide and Atlanta Business Directory
Bartow County Businesses :: Bartow County History :: Bartow County Information :: Bartow County Government
The folks here proudly refer to Bartow County as being “just 45 miles North of Atlanta yet 100 years away”.
In fact, the gracious southern living of Bartow County Georgia is only an hour or two from Chattanooga, Birmingham, and Columbus.
www.metroatlantaguidebook.com /bartowcounty   (319 words)

  
 Euharlee Creek Bridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Except for some graffiti on one end of the bridge, this covered bridge, in the Bartow County town of Euharlee (approximately 45 minutes drive northwest of Atlanta), has been well maintained by the local folks.
The bridge is located adjacent to the ruins of an old mill once owned and operated by Daniel Lowry who owned most of the land around the bridge and also allowed the builders to use rock from his land to build the piers of the bridge after high water swept a previous, lower bridge away.
According to the North Georgia Journal a previous bridge collapsed causing the death of a local man, Mr.
www.dot.state.ga.us /specialsubjects/specialinterest/covered/euharlee.shtml   (395 words)

  
 Bartow County, Georgia Genealogical Records Information
In way of background, by 1830, the Cherokee Nation consisted of most of northwest Georgia, plus adjoining areas in Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
On Dec. 26, 1831, the legislature designated all land in Georgia that lay west of the Chattahoochee River and north of Carroll county as "Cherokee County" and provided for its organization (Ga. Laws 1831, p.
Nearly 30 years later, General Cass's abolitionist views became an embarrassment to the Confederate populace, and the county's name was changed to honor the death of Col. Francis Bartow in the First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run), the General Assembly changed the name of Cass County to Bartow County on Dec. 6, 1861
www.segenealogy.com /georgia/ga_county/btw.htm   (718 words)

  
 Today's Mortgage Rates for Bartow County, Georgia, Zero Lender Fees
Cofedbank is a direct lender of home mortgage loans for the state of Georgia.
Conforming Loans: Bartow County, Georgia mortgage rates for home loans less than or equal to $359,650.
All Bartow County, Georgia (GA) mortgage rates are subject to change without notice.
cofedbank.com /mortgage/rates/georgia/bartow-county   (192 words)

  
 Bartow County Tax Assessors
The Tax Digest is the assessment of all real and tangible personal property subject to taxation in Bartow County.
The Board of Assessors was established by state law to determine the fair market value of all real and personal property in the county for property tax purposes.
Property taxation is based on the concept that persons should share the cost of government according to their ability to pay.
www.bartowga.org /bctaxa/index.html   (167 words)

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