History Cherokee

New post on our blog! This month's blog post by Bruce Baker: Remember even the Painful Past is a hard one to read. However, the ugly parts of history are still important to remember as they shape our past and change our future.

Read Here:
https://historycherokee.org/painful-past/

Last night’s “Let’s Rock” History Uncorked was a huge success! 🎸🪨 The slate coaster painting was a fan favorite, and these are just a few of the amazing creations from the evening. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of creativity and fun!

Keep an eye out for next month’s History Uncorked theme: ⚽🌎 “World Pour Cup” — our FIFA World Cup-inspired evening you won’t want to miss!

🪨🍷 Let’s Rock! Join us TONIGHT for May’s History Uncorked! Themed mocktails, beer and wine, rock-n-roll, and a slate coaster craft! Register now!

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Cherokee County has six properties individually listed on the National Register, which means that they have significant historic value to the community. Individual properties must meet criteria that establishes their “significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture.”

The sixth place we want to highlight is the Woodstock Depot:

The Woodstock Depot is located in downtown Woodstock along the railroad track. The Depot is recognized in the National Register for its historical significance in developing the city of Woodstock and the depot's solid craftsmanship for its time.

After the Civil War, interest in a railroad for Cherokee County was renewed. In 1870 the legislature authorized loan funding for the Marietta, Canton and Ellijay line. The railroad's name was again changed, its new name being the "Marietta and North Georgia Railroad." Back in the 1870s, Woodstock was well-developed, though unincorporated. The original depot may have been built as early as 1879, but the first written account of it is in 1897. In 1897 the City of Woodstock, with a population of 300, was incorporated and its limits were measured from the depot then in existence.

Woodstock has continued to develop over the years and is now the fastest growing city in Cherokee County, one of the fastest growing counties in the state.

✨ Save the Date ✨
History Cherokee’s Historic Preservation Gala is coming August 22, 2026 at The Timbers on Etowah! 🗽🎉

Join us as we celebrate America 250 and honor the importance of preserving our shared history and heritage. Sponsorships are currently available!

📅 August 22, 2026
📍 The Timbers on Etowah
🎟 Tickets go on sale July 6, 2026

Stay tuned for more details!

🌳WILD DISCOVERY CAMP 🔎
Registration is open for BOTH summer camp sessions! Our camp has two different sessions this year. One in June and one in July. Each week will have unique programming, so you can sign up for both! See the full schedule on our website!

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Register now and don’t miss out!
https://historycherokee.org/events

Come celebrate Canton Day! Canton residents get free admission to the museum on Saturday May 30th! Visit the opening of the Canton Farmers Market, then come take a trip to the past!

*A Canton zip code is required for free admission

May is 📜

Cherokee County has six properties individually listed on the National Register, which means that they have significant historic value to the community. Individual properties must meet criteria that establishes their “significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture.”

The fifth place we want to highlight is the Historic Cherokee County Marble Courthouse:

The Cherokee County Courthouse is a five-story Classical Revival building made of native marble. It is recognized on the National Register because it is one of Georgia's few native-marble courthouses and it was designed by renowned Atlanta architect A. Ten Eyck Brown.

The previous Cherokee County Courthouse was destroyed by a fire, announced in The Cherokee Advance on March 11, 1927. Through negotiations with the Georgia Marble Company in nearby Tate, Georgia, the county was able to secure a good price for the native stone and used it rather than brick. The building was delivered to the county, upon its completion, on November 14, 1928.

An interesting fact about the courthouse is that the jail was incorporated into the building in the top story. The Jailworks were created by the well known Pauly Jail Company of St. Louis, Missouri.

🪨🍷 Let’s Rock! Join us for May’s History Uncorked! Themed mocktails, beer and wine, rock-n-roll, and a slate coaster craft! Register now!

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