History

Georgia's 66th county was named for Charles Carroll of Maryland, at that time the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. (Carroll died in 1832 at the age of 95.)

Carrollton, the county seat, was named for Charles Carroll's Maryland plantation.

Points of Interest

The Italian Renaissance Revival county courthouse, built in 1928 and enlarged in 1976, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

On the Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg, the county operates an unusual park known as the McIntosh Reserve. This 480-acre passive recreation site was once the plantation of Creek Indian Chief William McIntosh, who was murdered in 1825 by a group of Upper Creek Indians angry at his transfer of Creek lands to white settlers.

John Tanner State Park is a major recreational attraction of the county. This park includes nature trails, canoeing and paddle boating, fishing and camping.

Notable Citizens

Famous actress Susan Hayward lived in Carroll County during the height of her career and is now buried there.

Higher Education

Carroll County is home to the State University of West Georgia, a public four-year institution.

Annual Events

Festivals in the county include Mayfest in Carrollton, Goldrush Days in Villa Rica, and Founders Day in Bowdon.

Downtown Carrollton