National Register of Historic Places listings in Cherokee County, Georgia facts for kids
Welcome to a special look at some amazing places in Cherokee County, Georgia! This page shares a list of buildings and areas that are super important because of their history. They are officially recognized on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
The National Register of Historic Places is like a special club for old buildings, sites, and neighborhoods across the United States. When a place is added to this list, it means it's really important to our country's history, architecture, or culture. It helps protect these places so future generations can enjoy and learn from them too!
Historic Treasures in Cherokee County
This section shows you the cool historic places right here in Cherokee County, Georgia, that are on the National Register of Historic Places. Each entry tells you a little bit about the place, where it is, and when it was added to the list.
Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Location | City or town | Description | |
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1 | Ball Ground Historic District |
(#09001057) |
Old Canton Rd. and GA 372 34°20′21″N 84°22′41″W / 34.339158°N 84.378172°W |
Ball Ground | This area in Ball Ground is recognized for its historic buildings and layout. | |
2 | Canton Commercial Historic District |
(#84000962) |
Roughly bounded by Main, Church, Archer, and Marietta Sts. 34°14′12″N 84°29′27″W / 34.236667°N 84.490833°W |
Canton | This district covers the historic business heart of Canton. | |
3 | Canton Historic District |
(#10000803) |
Roughly centered on Main St. between the Etowah River on the west and Jeannette St. on the east 34°14′11″N 84°29′25″W / 34.236389°N 84.490278°W |
Canton | A larger historic area in Canton, showing its past development. | |
4 | Canton Cotton Mills No. 2 |
(#02000293) |
200 Ball Ground Hwy. 34°14′35″N 84°29′05″W / 34.243056°N 84.484722°W |
Canton | An old mill building that played a role in the local economy. | |
5 | Canton Wholesale Company Building |
(#97001421) |
15 Main St. 34°14′43″N 84°29′04″W / 34.245278°N 84.484444°W |
Canton | This building was once a busy wholesale company. | |
6 | Cherokee County Courthouse |
(#81000198) |
100 North St. 34°14′15″N 84°29′29″W / 34.2375°N 84.491389°W |
Canton | The historic courthouse where important county decisions were made. | |
7 | Crescent Farm |
(#89002032) |
GA 5, SE of GA 140 34°14′12″N 84°29′55″W / 34.236667°N 84.498611°W |
Canton | A historic farm property with unique buildings. | |
8 | Alfred W. Roberts House |
(#85002313) |
GA 372 34°20′31″N 84°22′45″W / 34.341944°N 84.379167°W |
Ball Ground | A significant historic home in Ball Ground. | |
9 | Woodstock Depot |
(#95000736) |
2 N. Main St. (GA 5) 34°06′02″N 84°31′09″W / 34.100556°N 84.519167°W |
Woodstock | The old train station in Woodstock, important for transportation history. |