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in may 1863 union troops under the command of colonel abel streight were ordered to take rome. general nathan bedford forrest CSA defeated streight near cedar bluff alabama and saved the rome from union attack. after the battle a string of defensive forts were ordered built by general braxton bragg to defend the city. one of these fortifications was fort norton near the modern day rome visitor center. despite the construction of these forts rome was captured by union general jefferson c. davis in may 1864.
Updated Sep 12, 2012
Address: 402 civic center drive
Website: http://www.romegeorgia.org/
rome's confederate civil war memorial is located near the confederate section of myrtle hill cemetery. this memorial is a standing soldier motif which is common in the south. image two is myrtle hill cemetery confederate section.
Updated Sep 9, 2012
Address: 90 myrtle street.
myrtle hill cemetery is located at the confluence of the etowah and oostanauca rivers just south of downtown rome. myrtle hill cemetery is considered one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the united states. during the civil war confederate fort stoval was built on the crest of myrtle hill. in the attached picture to the left is the top of dr. battery's vault, in the center in the distance is the rome clock tower, and bottom right is the etowah bridge. when in rome it is worth the drive to the top of myrtle hill for a beautiful view of the city.
Written Sep 7, 2012
Address: 90 myrtle street.
Phone: 706-236-4536
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the visitor center is a good first stop on a visit to rome. at the visitor center you can get information on hotels, restaurants, and the attractions of rome. the visitor center is located on US 27 just north of downtown. the visitor center also has a number of historical displays and buildings from the 19 th century.
Updated Oct 27, 2010
Address: 402 civic center drive
Phone: 706-295-5576
Website: http://www.romegeorgia.org/
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the rome history museum has exhibits on local history and culture of the rome and the floyd county area. the museum has an interesting collection of civil war relics, maps, and period photographs. a great place to learn about the history of rome.
Updated Oct 27, 2010
Address: 305 broad street.
Website: http://www.romehistorymuseum.com/
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located next to city hall on broad street is the rome carnegie library. the steel magnate andrew carnegie funded the construction of 2,811 libraries in the united states and europe. the carnegie library is not open to the public but this beautiful greek revival building is worth a look when in downtown rome.
Updated Jul 14, 2009
Address: 607 broad street.
Website: http://www.romegeorgia.org/
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the old floyd county courthouse was built in 1892 in the romanesque revival style. the courthouse was designed by architects alexander bruce and thomas morgan. for those interested in architecture the old floyd county courthouse is worth a look when in downtown rome.
Written Jul 6, 2009
Website: http://www.hwy27.com/tour.html
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the rome city hall and auditorium was built in 1916. the auditorium is home to the rome symphony which is one of the oldest symphony orchestras in the southeast. the city auditorium also hosts dramatic, dance, and musical productions.
Written Jul 5, 2009
Address: 601 broad street.
Phone: 706-236-4400
Website: http://www.romegeorgia.org/
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the rome downtown historic district has scores of historic and architectually significant buildings and homes. because rome was burned by general davis' troops most of the buildings in rome are post civil war. pictured is the 1877 rome masonic temple. the original temple was burned by davis' troops in may 1864 but after the civil war many union masons donated money for the temple's reconstruction. this beautiful greek revival building is a rome landmark.
Written Jul 5, 2009
Address: 336 broad street.
Website: http://www.romegeorgia.org/
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the romulus & remus statue is the symbol of both ancient rome and rome georgia. this bronze replica of the original statue from the pallazio del conservatori was presented to the city of rome by benito mussolini in 1929. because of anti-italian sentiment during WWII the statue was removed between 1940 and 1953.
Written Jul 5, 2009
Address: 601 broad street.
Website: http://www.romegeorgia.org/
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