Cartersville, Georgia
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Cartersville is a town in Bartow County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 19,7314. The city is the county seat
of Bartow County
.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.5 square miles (60.9 km²), of which, 23.4 square miles (60.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (0.51%) is water.
The city has medical establishments including The Cartersville Medical Center, and The Hope Center.
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve. It consists of two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district has 226 full-time teachers and over 3,940 students.
of 2010, there were 19,010 people, 5,870 households, and 4,132 families residing in the city. The population density
was 680.7 people per square mile (262.9/km²). There were 6,130 housing units at an average density of 262.0 per square mile (101.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 63.93% White, 29.64% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.76% from other races
, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.28% of the population.
There were 5,870 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples
living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city, the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,162, and the median income for a family was $48,219. Males had a median income of $35,092 versus $25,761 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,977. About 8.9% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.
is the major north-south route through the area, leading to Adairsville
to the north and Acworth
to the south. U.S. Highway 41, which is concurrent with State Route 3, parallels Interstate 75. U.S. Highway 411 leads west to Rome
and north to White
. State Route 20 runs west to Rome concurrent with U.S. Highway 411 and runs east to Canton
. State Route 61 runs north to White concurrent with U.S. Highway 411 and runs south to Dallas
. State Route 113 runs southwesterly to Rockmart
. State Route 293
runs west-northwest to Kingston
.
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Bartow County
Bartow County, Georgia
Bartow County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 100,157. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's July 1, 2009 estimate, the county's explosive growth resulted in a population of 96,217, a 26.5% increase in less than ten years...
.
Geography
Cartersville was named for Colonel Farish Carter.According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.5 square miles (60.9 km²), of which, 23.4 square miles (60.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (0.51%) is water.
Cartersville area communities
The following communities border the city:- Cassville (north)
- Emerson (south)
- Euharlee (west)
- Kingston (northwest)
- Sugar Valley (west)
- Stilesboro (southwest)
- Taylorsville (southwest)
- White (northern)
- Landens Cat
Economy
Manufacturing, tourism, and services play a part in the economy of the city.The city has medical establishments including The Cartersville Medical Center, and The Hope Center.
Education
The Cartersville City School DistrictCartersville City School District
The Cartersville City School District is a public school district in Bartow County, Georgia, USA, based in Cartersville, Georgia. It serves the city of Cartersville, Georgia and the surrounding communities in Bartow County, Georgia....
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve. It consists of two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district has 226 full-time teachers and over 3,940 students.
- Cartersville Elementary School
- Cartersville Primary School
- Cartersville Middle School
- Cartersville High School
- Woodland High SchoolWoodland High School (Cartersville, Georgia)Woodland High School is a school in Bartow County, Georgia in grades 9 through 12. It has an enrollment of 1,793 students and is primarily known in the region for its outstanding performing arts, marching band, cheerleading, and wrestling...
is supported by the Bartow County School DistrictBartow County School DistrictThe Bartow County School District is a public school district in Bartow County, Georgia, USA, based in Cartersville, Georgia. It serves the communities of Adairsville, Atco, Cartersville, Cassville, Emerson, Euharlee, Kingston, Rowland Springs, Stilesboro, Taylorsville, and White,...
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2010, there were 19,010 people, 5,870 households, and 4,132 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 680.7 people per square mile (262.9/km²). There were 6,130 housing units at an average density of 262.0 per square mile (101.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 63.93% White, 29.64% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.76% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.28% of the population.
There were 5,870 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city, the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,162, and the median income for a family was $48,219. Males had a median income of $35,092 versus $25,761 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $19,977. About 8.9% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.
Places of interest
- Booth Western Art Museum on North Museum Drive in Cartersville. The Booth is the second largest art museum in Georgia. It houses the largest permanent exhibition space for Western art in the country. It is also a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate.
- Etowah Indian MoundsEtowah Indian MoundsEtowah Indian Mounds is a archaeological site in Bartow County, Georgia south of Cartersville, in the United States. Built and occupied in three phases, from 1000–1550 CE, the prehistoric site is located on the north shore of the Etowah River. Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site is a designated...
is an archaeological Native American site in Bartow County, Georgia, south of Cartersville. - Tellus Science Museum, formerly the Weinman Mineral Museum, is a Smithsonian Institute Affiliate and features the first digital planetarium in North Georgia. NASANASAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
has installed a camera that tracks meteors at the museum. - The world's first outdoor Coca-ColaCoca-ColaCoca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
sign, painted in 1894, is located in downtown Cartersville on Young Brothers Pharmacy's wall. - Rose Lawn, a house museum, is the former home of noted evangelist Samuel Porter JonesSamuel Porter JonesSamuel Porter Jones was one of the most celebrated revivalists of his day, at the close of the 19th century. Famous for his wry wit and masterful story-telling, he is credited as a principal influence on Will Rogers....
, for whom the Union Gospel Tabernacle (Ryman Auditorium) in Nashville was built, later to become the Grand Ol' Opry. - The Bartow History Museum located in the Old Cartersville Courthouse, c. 1870, in downtown Cartersville on East Church St.
Roads
There are several major highways. Interstate 75Interstate 75
Interstate 75 is a major north–south Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes and Southeastern regions of the United States. It travels from State Road 826 and State Road 924 in Hialeah, Florida to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, at the Ontario, Canada, border...
is the major north-south route through the area, leading to Adairsville
Adairsville, Georgia
Adairsville is a city in Bartow County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,542 at the 2000 census. As of 2007 data Adairsville's population was 3,076: 1,414 males and 1,662 females. Adairsville is south of Calhoun, northeast of Rome and north of Atlanta.-Geography:Adairsville is an...
to the north and Acworth
Acworth, Georgia
Acworth is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,425. Acworth is located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains along the southeastern banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona on the Etowah River.Acworth's nickname is "The...
to the south. U.S. Highway 41, which is concurrent with State Route 3, parallels Interstate 75. U.S. Highway 411 leads west to Rome
Rome, Georgia
Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Rome is the largest city and the county seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States. It is the principal city of the Rome, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Floyd County...
and north to White
White, Georgia
White is a city in Bartow County, Georgia, United States. The population was 693 at the 2000 census. As of the 2005 census the population was estimated at 716. Although the population of White may look minor, the area just north and just south of White boost White's population to a staggering 4,200...
. State Route 20 runs west to Rome concurrent with U.S. Highway 411 and runs east to Canton
Canton, Georgia
Canton is a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 22,958.-Geography:Canton is located at ....
. State Route 61 runs north to White concurrent with U.S. Highway 411 and runs south to Dallas
Dallas, Georgia
Dallas is a city in and the county seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 11,544. It was named for George M. Dallas, Vice President of the United States of America under James K. Polk.-History:...
. State Route 113 runs southwesterly to Rockmart
Rockmart, Georgia
Rockmart is a city in Polk County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,870 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rockmart is located at ....
. State Route 293
State Route 293 (Georgia)
State Route 293 is a northwest-southeast oriented route running from Rome to Emerson in northwest Georgia.-Route description:From its southern terminus at U.S. Highway 41/State Route 3 in Emerson, the highway runs northwest, passing through downtown Emerson before crossing the Etowah River and...
runs west-northwest to Kingston
Kingston, Georgia
Kingston is a city in Bartow County, Georgia, United States. The population was 659 at the 2000 census; the 2005 official estimate listed a population of 868.-Geography:Kingston is located at ....
.
Notable residents
- First African-American Georgia Supreme Court Justice, the Honorable Robert Benham (1946–present) was born and resided in Cartersville.
- Georgia Governor Joe Frank HarrisJoe Frank HarrisJoe Frank Harris is an American conservative Democratic politician who served as the 78th Governor of the U.S. state of Georgia from 1983 to 1991....
(1936–present) resides in Cartersville. - Evangelist Samuel Porter JonesSamuel Porter JonesSamuel Porter Jones was one of the most celebrated revivalists of his day, at the close of the 19th century. Famous for his wry wit and masterful story-telling, he is credited as a principal influence on Will Rogers....
(1847–1906). The Union Gospel Tabernacle (Ryman AuditoriumRyman AuditoriumThe Ryman Auditorium is a 2,362-seat live performance venue, located at 115 5th Avenue North, in Nashville, Tennessee and is best known as the historic home of the Grand Ole Opry....
), later the Grand Ol' Opry in Nashville, was built for him. He was a major force in spreading the Gospel across the U.S. in the late 19th century. - Rebecca Latimer FeltonRebecca Latimer FeltonRebecca Ann Latimer Felton was an American writer, lecturer, reformer, and politician who became the first woman to serve in the United States Senate...
(1835–1930) was the first female United States Senator. - Singer/Songwriter/Producer Butch WalkerButch WalkerButch Walker is an American recording artist, songwriter, and record producer. He was the lead guitarist for the metal band SouthGang from the late 80s to early 90s as well as the lead vocalist and guitarist for rock band Marvelous 3 from 1997 until 2001.-Career:Walker grew up in Cartersville,...
(1969–present) grew up in Cartersville and references it in the songs "Get Down," "Suburbia," and "Don't You Think Someone Should Take You Home."
- Actor Wayne KnightWayne KnightWayne Eliot Knight is an American actor, comedian, and voice actor perhaps best known for his role as Newman in the TV sitcom Seinfeld...
(1955–present), NewmanNewman (Seinfeld)Newman is a recurring character on the television show Seinfeld, played by Wayne Knight from 1991 until the show's finale in 1998.-Background:...
from SeinfeldSeinfeldSeinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
grew up in Cartersville.
- Lottie MoonLottie MoonCharlotte Digges "Lottie" Moon was a Southern Baptist missionary to China with the Foreign Mission Board who spent nearly forty years living and working in China...
was a Baptist missionary to China. She taught at Cartersville Female High School from 1871 to 1873 before moving to ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. She was a member of Cartersville First Baptist Church. - The baseballBaseballBaseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
player Rudy YorkRudy YorkPreston Rudolph York was a Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Detroit Tigers , Boston Red Sox , Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Athletics . York was born in Ragland, Alabama...
(1913–70) holds the major league record for the most home runHome runIn baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
s hit in the month of August. - Author Corra Harris, the first woman to be a war correspondent who covered World War I for The New York Post, and author of novels including Circuit Riders's Wife.
- Bill ArpBill ArpCharles Henry Smith was a Georgia politician who as a writer used the nom de plume Bill Arp for nearly 40 years...
(Charles Henry Smith, 1826–1903, nationally syndicated columnist. A book about his life was written by another Cartersville citizen, David B. Parker entitled "Alias Bill Arp: Charles Henry Smith and the South's "Goodly Heritage" (Athens: University of Georgia Press, 1991). - Country musicCountry musicCountry music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer Cledus T. JuddCledus T. JuddBarry Poole is an American country music artist who records under the name Cledus T. Judd. Known primarily for his parodies of popular country music songs, he has been called the "Weird Al" Yankovic of country music, and his albums are usually an equal mix of original comedy songs and parodies...
(1964–present) resides in Cartersville and is a graduate of Cass High SchoolCass High SchoolCass High School is a four-year public high school located in Cartersville, Georgia, United States. They educate students grades 9-12. The current principal is Michael Nelson, a Cass High School graduate...
. - Miami DolphinsMiami DolphinsThe Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
Pro BowlPro BowlIn professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League . Since the merger with the rival American Football League in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference against those...
running backRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
and the highest player ever drafted to the NFL from the state of Georgia, Ronnie BrownRonnie BrownRonnie G. Brown, Jr. is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . After graduating from Cartersville High School in Georgia, Brown attended Auburn University to play college football for the Auburn Tigers...
, attended Cartersville High School. - Detroit LionsDetroit LionsThe Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
defensive tackle Andre FluellenAndre FluellenAndre Fluellen is an American football defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft, 87th overall. He played college football at Florida State.-External links:***...
attended Cartersville High School. - Former NFL Super BowlSuper BowlThe Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League , the highest level of professional American football in the United States, culminating a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather...
champion running backRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
and Georgia Bulldog Keith HendersonKeith HendersonKeith Henderson is a former American football running back who played for the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League....
resides in Cartersville and attended Cartersville High School. - 2009 3rd Overall MLB draft pick chosen by the San Diego PadresSan Diego PadresThe San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
Donavan TateDonavan TateDonavan Tate is an American minor league baseball player with the San Diego Padres organization. He was drafted 3rd overall in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft.-High school:...
, attended Cartersville High School. - Robert LavetteRobert LavetteRobert Lee Lavette was an American football running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played collegiately for the Georgia Tech football team....
who played with the Dallas CowboysDallas CowboysThe Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
, attended Cartersville High School. He is the Georgia Tech all time leading rusher. - Bob BurnsBob Burns (drummer)Bob Burns is an American drummer who was in the original line-up of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Burns helped to form the band in 1964 with Gary Rossington and Larry Junstrom and remained until 1974, although by some accounts he left the band for a while during the early 1970s...
, founding member and original drummer of southern rockSouthern rockSouthern rock is a subgenre of rock music, and genre of Americana. It developed in the Southern United States from rock and roll, country music, and blues, and is focused generally on electric guitar and vocals...
band Lynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd SkynyrdLynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band prominent in spreading Southern Rock during the 1970s.Originally formed as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tune, Freebird...
. - W. J. GordyW. J. GordyW. J. "Bill" Gordy was an American potter based in Cartersville, Georgia, who has won several awards and honours for his work. Trained as a folk potter, he branched off and created a style uniquely his own. His work is well known and loved by people throughout the country and by the people in his...
, who was an award-winning American potter.
External links
- Official City of Cartersville site
- Cartersville Visitors Bureau
- Cartersville Chamber of Commerce
- City Data site
- The Daily Tribune, newspaper based in Cartersville
- News Talk AM 1270, radio station based in Cartersville