A History of Rome and Floyd County, State of Georgia, United States of America, Vol. 1: Including Numerous Incidents of More Than Local Interest; 1540-1922 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Magruder Battey Jr.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266381103 ISBN 13: 9780266381105

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Explore the history of Rome and Floyd County, from early Cherokee times to 1922, in a richly detailed local history.

This volume presents a wide view of the region’s past, tying together civic milestones, personal reminiscences, and the people who shaped Northwest Georgia. It covers major events, local narratives, and the broader context that shaped life in Rome and Floyd County, with attention to those stories often overlooked by larger histories.

With notes drawn from newspapers, records, and local archives, the book aims to rescue fragments of early Rome and illuminate the area’s role in regional and national history. Readers will find a mix of historical milestones, anecdotes, and biographical sketches that bring the community’s past to life.

• Clear, scout‑level accessibility of historical events and local color
• Biographical sketches and firsthand reminiscences from the region
• Illustrations, photos, and materials that add context to the narrative
• A guided view of Rome’s early settlement, Civil War history, and postwar growth

Ideal for readers of local history, Georgia heritage, and anyone curious about how a Southern town and its surrounding county developed over nearly four centuries.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266381103
• ISBN 13: 9780266381105
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 640