About EVHS Updated March 19, 2008

The Etowah Valley Historical Society, Inc. was founded in 1972 by concerned owners of historical properties in Bartow County. From a membership of twenty-four, primarily interested in preserving the Etowah River Valley region of this county, the society has evolved into an organization of over 600 people dedicated to the promotion of historic education and preservation throughout Bartow County. Today the Etowah Valley Historical Society (EVHS) celebrates the heritage of our unique area -- ancient history and Civil War battlefields, coexisting with Victorian architecture, nestled in the richness of Georgia's mountains and streams. Our major objective is to promote and enhance the awareness and preservation of the heritage and traditions of Bartow County.
Officers President: Ed Hill Vice President: Diane Tate Treasurer: Trey Gaines Correspondence Secretary: Joanne Smith Recording Secretary: Linda Cochran Advisor to the Board: Michael Garland EVHS is an affiliate of the Georgia Historical Society	Board of Directors Linda Cochran Joe Dabney Trey Gaines Mina Harper Ed Hill Guy Parmenter Bob Redwine Dianne Tate Sally Tonsmierre

Our Accomplishments include... Since its beginning in 1972, the Etowah Valley Historical Society has been a leader in promoting historical awareness and preservation in Bartow County.   In 1975, The Etowah Valley Historic District was placed on the National Register, followed by the Grand Theatre in 1985. In 1992 the Heritage Sign Program was established.   Restoration has been an important part of EVHS activities since 1976 with the Euharlee Militia Courthouse. EVHS was involved with the Vaughn Gabin Project in 1993. In 1995 work began on the restoration of Allatoona Pass Battlefield. In 2002 the restoration of the Friendship Cemetery was started.   The book, "Historic Bartow County, Circa 1826-1866", was published by EVHS in 1982. "Bartow, County, Georgia, Formerly Cass Cemeteries" was published in 1993 by "A History of Old Cassville" in 1994. Allatoona Pass, "A Needless Effusion of Blood" was published in 1995 and "In And Out of the Lines" was re-published in 1997.   The first EVHS Tour of Homes was held in 1983, followed by tours in 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007. The next tour will be in 2009.   A county-wide inventory of historic sites was highlighted in 2006 with the presentation of the inventory to the Bartow County Commissioner.    EVHS has hosted state-wide conferences and meetings since 1990 when the Georgia Trust Ramble was held here. The Georgia Civil War Commission was hosted in 1994 and the Georgia Trust Ramble returned in 2000.   In 2001, EVHS placed a major part in the first Hills of Iron celebration which has become an annual event at Red Top Mountain State Park.   The Gold-Domed Bartow County Courthouse was 100 years old in 2003 and EVHS led the celebration.

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