Two Historic Sites In Bartow County Damaged In Saturday Storms

CARTERSVILLE, GA — Two historic sites in Bartow County — one an African American cemetery— were severely damaged in Saturday's storms that came through the area.

A significant portion of the Euharlee Presyterian Church's roof was blown off while several large trees were uprooted in the Black Pioneers Cemetery, according to the Daily Times Tribune.

The historic cemeterywas in use from about 1830 to 1900, and had over 300 graves, most originally unmarked. It was largely forgotten until 2002, when the Euharlee Historical Society saved the site with help from the Etowah Valley Historical Society and the City of Euharlee, according to WBHF Radio.

Numerous headstones and grave markers were overturned by Saturday’s severe weather. Moderate damage was also reported near Euharlee City Hall and Joe Cowan Park, according to the Daily Times Tribune.

The Euharlee Presbyterian Church was originally established in the 1850s. The building itself is a historic landmark, and while it is no longer used as an active church sanctuary, it is used as a wedding venue and an event space for the community, according WXIA TV.

No financial estimate for the damage has been assessed yet, Euharlee Mayor Steve Worthington said, according to the Daily Tribune News.

Joe Cowan Park and the nearby walking trail are expected to remain closed to the public until at least Wednesday. City officials have asked members of the public to refrain from entering the grounds of Euharlee Presbyterian Church and the Black Pioneers Cemetery until further notice.