Historical Markers Self-Guided Tour
601 Broad Street, Rome, GA
Rome’s historical markers help document our history and give you insights into our culturally rich heritage. Rome is full of stories from our early Native American beginnings, […]
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Heritage & History in Rome, Ga.
Jackson Hill Trail System
402 Civic Center Drive, Rome, GA
Historic Jackson Hill was the location of Fort Norton, an earthen fortification system which defended Rome during the Civil War. During the Great Depression, the […]
Labyrinth of Rome
402 Civic Center Drive, Rome, GA
The Labyrinth of Rome was created as an adaptive reuse of what originally built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930s as an […]
Lindale Train Viewing Platform for Rail Fans
Located between Park Avenue and Old Rockmart Rd, Lindale, GA
Attention all train watchers! Lindale is such a popular location for train viewing and the Train Viewing Platform for Rail Fans offers a covered platform […]
Memorial Magnolias
20 Myrtle St SW, Rome, GA
Following the World War, thirty-four Magnolia seedlings were planted at Myrtle Hill cemetery. Each seedling was a memorial to one of the thirty-four young men […]
Myrtle Hill Cemetery
20 Myrtle Street, Rome, GA
If you are looking for the historic, surreal, quintessential southern cemetery, Myrtle Hill is it.
Noble Foundry
The Noble Foundry, Rome, Ga., was built in the late 1850s by James R. Noble Sr. The foundry was a manufacturer of engines for mining, […]
Oak Hill Cemetery
Riverside Pkwy NE & W 2nd St , Rome, GA
Oak Hill Cemetery, also known as the West Seventh Avenue Cemetery, was designated as Rome’s first cemetery in 1837. Many of the town’s prominent citizens […]
Opera Alley
Opera Alley was a walkway adjacent to the Nevin Opera House at 321 Broad Street. The opera house, which opened in September of 1880, was […]
Robert Redden Footbridge
Heritage Park Road, Rome, GA
This former Central of Georgia Railway swing bridge crosses the Oostanaula River in downtown Rome. Standing at the point where the Oostanaula and the Etowah come together […]
Rome Area History Center
305 Broad Street, Rome, GA
s a vital center for local historical research, the Rome Area History Center preserves, interprets, and exhibits collections portraying the history of Rome and the surrounding area.
Rome City Auditorium
601 Broad Street, Rome, GA
Performances View calendar About Rome City Hall & Auditorium The historic Rome City Auditorium is over 100 years old; it officially opened to the public […]
Rome Clocktower Tours
East Second Street, Rome, GA
The Rome Area History Center hosts public tours the months of April, May, June, September and October. Climb the steps to the very top to […]
Rome-Floyd County Library
205 Riverside Pkwy NE, Rome, GA
The Rome-Floyd County Library offers access to genealogical/historical databases, children’s programming, public computers and more.
Rotary Club Memorial Wall
Government PLaza, Rome, GA
The Rotary Club of Rome Memorial Wall pays tribute to Floyd County’s fallen veterans. The memorial is situated along the Heritage Trail behind The Forum […]
Town Green & Chief John Ross Pedestrian Bridge
West 1st Street & West 3rd Avenue, Rome, GA
Rome’s Town Green & urban riverfront, featuring the Chief John Ross Memorial Bridge, are centrally located in vibrant Downtown Rome. The Town Green is a […]
Victorian Era District – Between the Rivers
Rome is home to the largest Victorian Era District in the state of Georgia. This area, which lies between the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers, is […]
West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail
West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail Learn about the West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail through the stories that connect our communities. Mill villages recall a time where everyone […]