Rolater Park

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 is located in Rolater Park just off the town square. For more information call 706-777-0202. The cave opens weekends, weather permitting, beginning April 1st. During summer months the cave will open Monday thru Sunday, weather permitting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 or call 706-777-0202.

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 Callie McCain at 706-506-8252.

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 Glen Smith at 706-506-5013 weekdays if you are interested.