Adairsville, Georgia

Adairsville is a city located in Bartow County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,542.

Contents

1 Geography 2 History 3 Demographics 4 External links

Geography

Adairsville is located at 34°22'8" North, 84°55'42" West (34.368925, -84.928212)Template:GR.

History

The town's genesis was as a small village named in honor of Chief John Adair, a Scottish settler who married a Cherokee Indian girl. The railroad which lies at the center of town was central to its development. Land which was owned by William Watts was in the direct path of the Western and Atlantic Railroad's expansion to Chattanooga. Watts' home was built around the foundation of an Indian cabin, high on a hill overlooking the present-day town of Adairsville. He deeded land to the railroad and then surveyed business lots. The depot was completed in 1847 and Adairsville grew quickly as mills, blacksmiths and hotels opened around the town square. The town continued to prosper, becoming known as the "Granary of the State," and was incorporated in 1854.

The Civil War brought much action to Adairsville, including the Gravel House Battle (May 17, 1864) (Battle of Adairsville) and the Great Locomotive Chase (April 12, 1862). The Chase is probably the war's best known escapade, made famous by a Walt Disney movie of the same name. Today, visitors can see the original depot which witnessed the pursuit of the steam locomotive General. Each fall a three-day street festival is held in remembrance of the event (first weekend each October). In the 1940's the chenille textile industry brought many "spreadline" to Adairsville. Visitors along the Old Dixie Highway will recall peacock chenille spreads blowing in the wind.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.0 km² (6.2 mi²). 16.0 km² (6.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,542 people, 991 households, and 702 families residing in the city. The population density is 159.1/km² (411.9/mi²). There are 1,103 housing units at an average density of 69.0/km² (178.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 72.58% White, 22.54% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.38% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.49% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. 2.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 991 households out of which 35.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% are married couples living together, 19.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% are non-families. 25.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.08.

In the city the population is spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $31,114, and the median income for a family is $34,828. Males have a median income of $31,123 versus $21,899 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,828. 18.9% of the population and 16.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.4% of those under the age of 18 and 22.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Many of the pre-Civil War homes and churches stand alongside fine Victorian examples in the 170-acre historic district. Explore tree-lined streets and marvel at the interesting notes shared by residents in the Adairsville Tour of Homes brochure. Browse the antique shops and boutiques and stay for lunch or dinner in one of the area's fine restaurants.

Just 5 miles outside Adairsville is Barnsley Gardens Resort. Romanticism envelopes this 1840's estate. Englishman Godfrey Barnsley patterned his estate after the visions of Andrew Jackson Downing, the architect who designed the grounds of the U.S. Capitol & White House. Surviving is a rare view of the antebellum South where heirloom gardens surround the once grand manor house. Today guests can retreat to 70 luxurious suites in 33 cottages. Top off a restful night with a scrumptious meal at the Woodlands Grill or the Rice House restaurant, treat yourself to a signature spa treatment, and play for par on the challenging Fazio-designed golf course.

External links

• Barnsley Gardens web site http://www.barnsleyinn.com/
• City of Adairsville web site http://notatlanta.org/adairsville.html/

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