Carrollton, GA Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Carrollton, GA

Carroll County, of which Carrollton is the county seat, was chartered in 1826, and was governed at the time by the Carroll Inferior Court, which consisted of five elected justices. In 1829, the justices voted to move the county seat from the site it occupied near the present community of Sandhill, to a new site about 8 miles (13 km) to the southwest.[9] The original intention was to call the new county seat "Troupville", in honor of former governor George Troup, but Troup was not popular with the state government of the time, so the Georgia General Assembly incorporated the town as Carrollton, in December 1829. The name was in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence.[9][10] In 1830, the town was surveyed and lots were laid out, with the central feature being the town square,[9] which was later named Adamson Square, for local judge and congressman William C. Adamson. Although it was the county seat and the main market town for most of Carroll County, transportation of both goods and passengers was difficult until the coming of the railroad in 1874, so Carrollton remained largely a frontier town until well after the Civil War.[9] The coming of the railroad brought new prosperity to Carrollton. Farmers were able to bring their crops, mostly cotton, to town for shipment to distant markets, and obtain the fertilizers and agricultural supplies they needed. At the same time, consumer goods were more readily available than ever before.[9] The railroad also encouraged the growth of the fledgling industrial ventures, especially in the textile industry, in and around Carrollton. These early textile mills, mostly water powered, served as the basis for a textile industry that helped ensure the town's prosperity well into the 20th century. less

It seems like there's always something new going on in the Carrollton Area. New attractions like The Amp amphitheater, Little Tallapoosa Park, the Carrollton Greenbelt or the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum. Ever-changing shows and new features at landmarks such as the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, Copeland Hall or Historic Banning Mills. New life for historic treasures like the Carrollton Depot, the Roop House or McIntosh Reserve. New and improved events, sports venues, restaurants, lodging and meeting space. There are always new memories to make in and around Carrollton. Home to University of West Georgia and some of the top schools in the state for elementary, middle and high. The city of Carrollton is a great place to learn. Ideal for raising a family. less

The city of Carrollton is truly a hidden gem that provides its community with everything that could be asked. From locally owned restaurants and retail stores to fun night life to citizens that genuinely care about each other. Residentially, Carrollton ranges from cozy, first homes to your luxury living country club homes. Carrollton also is centrally located to be able to get to Atlanta quickly, or get to the lake for a weekend getaway, or even get down to the beaches in a reasonable time. less