Incorporated in 1860, and named by a Western & Atlantic railroad engineer for his home town by that name in New Hampshire, Acworth is a city in Cobb County, Georgia. The city was known as Northcutt Station from 1840 to 1843, named after its first railroad station master and, prior to that, it was known as Andersonville. In 1864, the city was burned by Union troops under the command of General Sherman, sparing only a few homes. The city includes Acworth Beach, on Lake Allatoona and Lake Acworth.
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Acworth Convention & Visitors Bureau
Provides accommodations, attractions, events, restaurants, area history and an online brochure. - Acworth Convention & Visitors Bureau
http://www.acworthtourism.org/
Features local government, community information and city government for residents and for those who are considering relocation to the area. - City of Acworth
http://www.acworth.org/
For this Acworth, Georgia church, a profile of the pastor is presented, along with contact data for its staff and leadership, a description of its facilities, ministries, and programs. - Heritage Presbyterian Church
http://www.heritagepres.com/