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Nestled on the banks of the Etowah River just north of Atlanta, Cartersville is a vibrant city with a rich and colorful history. First inhabited in 1,000 A.D. by the Etowah Indian tribe, the Cartersville area is home to several mounds that are remnant of this Native American culture that can be explored at the Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site. The city has several other interesting attractions such as the house-museum of the famous evangelist, Reverend Sam P. Jones; the Booth Western Art Museum; the Bartow History Center; and the beautifully preserved Grand Theater. Here is a list of things to see and do on a visit to Cartersville in the ‘Peach State’ of Georgia.
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