Rockmart History Crossword Puzzle
How well do you know your Rockmart History? Let’s find out with this unique crossword puzzle developed by one of our Rockmart History Museum Board of Directors. Print your puzzle,…
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Architectural Scavenger Hunt
The Rockmart History Museum is hosting an Architectural Scavenger Hunt in observance of Historic Preservation Month. Pick up your form at the Rockmart History Museum, The Rockmart Public Library, Jeff…
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Rose Hill Cemetery Walking Tour
Our second Rose Hill Cemetery Walking Tour will be held Saturday, November 25, 2023. Tours begin 12:00 noon at the gazebo and the last tour departs at 3:00 p.m. Tours…
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Rockmart Postal Service
In the 1800’s, mail was delivered in this area on horseback. Postage was 44 cents per letter. The mail was delivered once a week, with a regular route from Van…
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Historic Rockmart
Rock Mart was chartered on August 26, 1872, and Charles Taylor Parker became the first mayor. The town in northwest Georgia was incorporated under the name Rock Mart. The name…
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Wreck of Royal Palm and Ponce de Leon
The wreck of the Royal Palm and the Ponce de Leon passenger trains occurred on December 23, 1926 during a driving rain storm. The Ponce de Leon was northbound and…
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