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National Register of Historic Places listings in Cherokee County, Georgia facts for kids

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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!


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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
1 Ball Ground Historic District
Ball Ground Historic District
December 4, 2009
(#09001057)
Old Canton Rd. and GA 372
34°20′21″N 84°22′41″W / 34.339158°N 84.378172°W / 34.339158; -84.378172 (Ball Ground Historic District)
Ball Ground This area in Ball Ground is recognized for its historic buildings and layout.
2 Canton Commercial Historic District
January 12, 1984
(#84000962)
Roughly bounded by Main, Church, Archer, and Marietta Sts.
34°14′12″N 84°29′27″W / 34.236667°N 84.490833°W / 34.236667; -84.490833 (Canton Commercial Historic District)
Canton This district covers the historic business heart of Canton.
3 Canton Historic District
September 23, 2010
(#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 / 34.236389; -84.490278 (Canton Historic District)
Canton A larger historic area in Canton, showing its past development.
4 Canton Cotton Mills No. 2
April 1, 2002
(#02000293)
200 Ball Ground Hwy.
34°14′35″N 84°29′05″W / 34.243056°N 84.484722°W / 34.243056; -84.484722 (Canton Cotton Mills No. 2)
Canton An old mill building that played a role in the local economy.
5 Canton Wholesale Company Building
November 13, 1997
(#97001421)
15 Main St.
34°14′43″N 84°29′04″W / 34.245278°N 84.484444°W / 34.245278; -84.484444 (Canton Wholesale Company Building)
Canton This building was once a busy wholesale company.
6 Cherokee County Courthouse
Cherokee County Courthouse
May 28, 1981
(#81000198)
100 North St.
34°14′15″N 84°29′29″W / 34.2375°N 84.491389°W / 34.2375; -84.491389 (Cherokee County Courthouse)
Canton The historic courthouse where important county decisions were made.
7 Crescent Farm
Crescent Farm
November 27, 1989
(#89002032)
GA 5, SE of GA 140
34°14′12″N 84°29′55″W / 34.236667°N 84.498611°W / 34.236667; -84.498611 (Crescent Farm)
Canton A historic farm property with unique buildings.
8 Alfred W. Roberts House
Alfred W. Roberts House
September 11, 1985
(#85002313)
GA 372
34°20′31″N 84°22′45″W / 34.341944°N 84.379167°W / 34.341944; -84.379167 (Alfred W. Roberts House)
Ball Ground A significant historic home in Ball Ground.
9 Woodstock Depot
Woodstock Depot
June 20, 1995
(#95000736)
2 N. Main St. (GA 5)
34°06′02″N 84°31′09″W / 34.100556°N 84.519167°W / 34.100556; -84.519167 (Woodstock Depot)
Woodstock The old train station in Woodstock, important for transportation history.
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