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Northwest Georgia Mountains

Van Wert Community

Created in 1832 from the village of Cleantown, Van Wert was made the seat of Paulding County until Polk County was formed from part of Paulding County in 1851 and the county seat was moved to Cedartown.

Address:
Old Hwy. 278 / S. Piedmont Ave.
Rockmart, GA 30153
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