A county in the W. N. W. part of Georgia, bordering on Alabama, has
an area of 540 square miles. It is traversed by the Coosa river and its
constituent streams, the Etowah and Oostenaula rivers, which unite at the
county seat; also drained by Cedar and other creeks. The surface is
beautifully diversified, and in some parts mountainous. Taylor's ridge is the
principal elevation. The soil of the valleys and the river bottoms is
represented to be very productive. Cotton, Indian corn, wheat, oats, and
sweet potatoes are the staples. In 1850 this county produced 1976 bales of
cotton; 254,722 bushels of corn; 15,370 of oats, and 36,818 of sweet
potatoes. There were 2 manufactories of coaches, 2 of cabinet-ware, and 8
tanneries. It contained 2 newspaper offices; 409 pupils attending academies
and other schools. Iron, plumbago, galena, slate, satin spar, and agate are
found. There is a valuable mineral spring in the S. W. part. A branch
railroad extends from the county seat to the Western and Atlantic railroad.
Organized about the year 1833, previous to which time the soil was in the
possession of the Cherokee Indians. Named in honor of General Floyd, formerly
member of Congress from Georgia. Capital, Rome. Population, 8205, of whom
5206 were free, and 2999, slaves. page 388
Baldwin, Thomas and J. Thomas, M.D. New and Complete Gazetteer of the United
States. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Grambo, & Co., 1854
Transcribed by Kristie Setser
Cities, Towns and Communities of Floyd County
ROME
ARMUCHEE
CAVE SPRING
CHATTOGAVILLE
COOSA
FOSTER MILL
INDIAN MOUNTAIN
LINDALE
LIVINGSTON
MELSON
MT. BERRY
PLAINVILLE
ROCK MOUNTAIN
SHANNON
SILVER CREEK
SIX MILES
TEXAS VALLEY
VANN'S VALLEY
WAX
Early settlers, in the 1830's, discovered the lush mountains and abundant waters of the area now known as Rome, Georgia. So called due to the seven prominent hills that rise above the city. Three smooth flowing rivers crisscross in the heart of the city, the Oostanaula, the Etowah and the Coosa. During the early days, cotton bales and other necessities crowded the streets and docks awaiting their turn to be transported on steamers and paddle wheelers over the rivers.
Cave Spring was named for one of it's many attractions, "The Cave" and spring. "The
Cave" has a natural spring and the water has won awards for purity and taste. Many of
the visitors bring jugs in order to take back home some of the fresh spring water.
Hern Academy was founded in 1839 as Cave Spring Manual Labor School. It is located
just off the square in Rolater Park. The local historical society and town government
have preserved several of the school's buildings for public use. The old Baptist Church is use for Weddings and meetings.
Among the historic buildings renovated and placed on the National Register of Historic
Places is a 1867 Presbyterian Church, 1880 train depot and many beautiful Gothic,
Victorian and Plantation style homes. Many of the old building around the town square
have been renovated and are used for antique and specialty shops.
Georgia School for the Deaf was founded in 1846. It has a state operated elementary
and secondary school. Fannin Hall, the original administration building, was used as a
field hospital for both Confederate and Union soldiers during the civil war. The city of
Cave Spring recently bought these buildings and redevelopment plans are in the
making.
East of Cave Spring was a small community of Free Blacks prior to the civil war. Many of the descendants of the founding families of Chubbtown still live there today.
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