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E-Verify Participant
Company #149636
Authorization Date
September 4, 2008
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The Cave
Step back in time when Cave
Spring's natural limestone cave was being
created,
with its
impressive stalagmites and legendary "Devil's
Stool" formation. You'll welcome its
constant, 57-degree coolness on a hot summer's
day. The
Cave, located in Rolater Park just off the
town square, is open daily from May to September; 11am-5pm Monday through Friday, and 10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday, and by appointment at other times.
Call Ken Landers at 706-777-9944 or the Welcome Center at 706-777-0299 for more information.
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Hearn
Academy
In
1838 the Manual Labor School for boys
was established by the
Cave Spring Baptist
Church to teach the skills of farming
and other ways to make a living. The
town’s
famous cave and spring were a part of
the school grounds. In 1839 six small
cottages
were erected as dormitories, and the
first classroom was built. |
| Lott Hearn
bequeathed an endowment to the school
in 1846, which
resulted in the name change to Lott Hearn
Manual Labor School. In 1903 the school
was reorganized under the direction of
the
Georgia Baptist Convention and was known as Hearn Academy, a preparatory school
for future college students. Because of a fire the original building was replaced
in 1910 with the present facility. The school closed in 1925, and today the
building is used for many special events. |
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The Historic Hearn Inn
Hearn Inn was built by the
Baptists as a dormitory for Manual Labor
School. When the school closed, the building
was converted into apartments and remained
as such until the 1960’s. In 1980-81
restoration was begun, and now the building
is used as a bed and breakfast inn and is
also rented for social functions.
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Cave Spring Baptist Church
The Old Baptist Church
was completed in 1851 and was constructed
of
bricks that were handmade by slaves.
In the early 1930’s the Baptists
built another building on Cedartown Road
and
sold this property to Dr. J. B. Rolater.
The balcony, wide plank floors, and stained
glass windows make this building perfect
for weddings. |
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Water, Water Everywhere
Visible in the Cave is the town's
namesake spring that produces 2 million gallons
a day of the purest, best-tasting water you're
likely to find anywhere. People from miles
around come to fill jugs and take home the
award-winning water. |
The cave's
spring overflows into a serene reflection
pond and shallow stream, perfect for
the little ones to dabble in. Then it flows
on
to fill the park's 1.5 acre swimming
lake, second-largest in the state, with its
invigorating
mineral water. There's room aplenty for
lap swimmers, floaters and waterbabies all.
Bordered
by a wide, grassy lawn, it's a favorite
spot for sun worshippers, too. The pool complex
includes a snack bar, volleyball area,
picnic
tables, and bathhouse.
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Picnic Pavilions
Picnic tables and pavilions
dot the tree-shaded park. Pavilions
may be rented for the day by families or
organizations, and the park may be reserved
for company picnics, family reunions, club
activities, and other group events. Visitors
can also fish in Little Cedar Creek.
Rolater Park Contacts
(including pavilion rentals and confirmation of cave opening):
Email: kllanders@att.net
Rolater Lake
The Cave Spring Pool, also known as Rolater Lake, is now open! For more information visit www.rolaterlake.com or call 706-506-8643!
For rental and tour information on these beautiful and historic buildings, call Donna Phillips at 706-777-8865.
The Park Board is now offering 4 feet or 5 feet park benches for purchase in the memory or honor of a loved one. Please contact Betty Sue at 706-777-8641 weekdays if you are interested. |
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