When was carrollton ga founded

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This courthouse burned in and was replaced the next year by the current structure. This Historic Revival style building was completed in and remained a Jr. High until when it was restored for community use by the City of Carrollton. Through efforts of the Carroll County Historical Society this historic old school was saved from the wrecking ball.

Once used for basketball games and community dances, it continues to be a place for community gatherings and class reunions. It is now called the WPA building. This is another Neel Reid designed building in Carrollton. Besides once being home to the city government of Carrollton, it has housed the cities fire and police departments. In its early years, the upper floors were used as the Carrollton Opera House and later as the City Auditorium.

Today the Southwire Company has sales offices here. Historic Downtown Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County and was founded in when it was moved from the former site of old Carrollton near Sandhill to be nearer the center of the county.

It was named for the estate of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland. This wild west-like town was once a center for cotton trading with several textile mills located in the city. Carrollton in its present location was incorporated on December 22, The town was named in honor of native son Charles Carroll, the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence. Tanner Health System operates a bed acute-care hospital in Carrollton. It is the second-largest employer in Carroll County.

Carrollton, one of Georgia's Main Street cities, a state historic preservation program, is taking giant steps in improving the facades of businesses on the square. Originally published Mar 31, Last edited Oct 8, Article Feedback Why are you reaching out to us?

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