1763Military
After the American War of Independence, most new settlers came from the area of Georgia east of the Proclamation Line of 1763.
1771History
1771 – 1839), Cherokee chief and co-signer of the Treaty of New Echota
John Ross (1790–1866), principal chief of the United Cherokee Nation
Victaria Saxton (born 1999), WNBA
Mel...
1793Government
In 1793, in response to a Cherokee raid into Tennessee, John Sevier, the Governor of Tennessee, led a retaliatory raid against the Cherokee in the vicinity of Myrtle Hill, in wh...
1802Government
In 1802, the United States and Georgia executed the Compact of 1802, in which Georgia sold its claimed western lands (a claim dating to its colonial charter) to the United States.
1812Military
The Creek War played out within the War of 1812.
1813Military
During the 1813 Creek Civil War, most Cherokee took the side of the Lower Creek Indians, who were more assimilated and willing to deal with European Americans, against the Red S...
1814Economy
Miller (1814–1896), U.S.
1829History
In 1829, European Americans discovered gold near Dahlonega, Georgia, which began the United States' second major gold rush.
1831Government
Even before removal began, in 1831, Georgia's General Assembly passed legislation that claimed all Cherokee land in Northwest Georgia.
1834Government
Rome was founded in 1834, after Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, and the federal government committed to removing the Cherokee and other Native Americans from the Southeast.
1835Government
Mitchell's submission was drawn, and the Georgia Legislature chartered Rome as an official city in 1835.
1836Sports
The first steamboat navigated the Coosa River to Rome in 1836, reducing the time-to-market for the cotton trade and speeding travel between Rome and New Orleans on the Gulf Coas...
1838History
National leaders such as Major Ridge and John Ross resided here before Indian Removal in 1838.
1849Architecture
In 1849, an 18-mile (29 km) rail spur to the Western and Atlantic Railroad in Kingston was completed, significantly improving transportation to the east.
1860History
By 1860 the population had reached 4,010 in the city, and 15,195 in the county.
1863Military
In April 1863, the city was defended by Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest against Union Colonel Abel Streight's "lightning mule" raid from the area east of modern-day C...
1864History
In May 1864, Union General Jefferson C.
1868Government
During Reconstruction, the state legislature authorized public schools in 1868 for the first time, and designated some funding to support them.
1871Architecture
=== Reconstruction era and 19th century ===
In 1871, Rome constructed a water tank on Neely Hill, which overlooks the downtown district.
1885Architecture
Towers (1885–1955), U.S.
1886Disaster
The flood of 1886 inundated the city to such depth that a steamboat traveled down Broad Street.
1891Military
In 1891, upon recommendation of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Georgia State Legislature amended Rome's charter to create a commission to oversee the constructio...
1901History
Jarrell (born 1901), vice admiral, U.S.
1905Government
=== Private schools ===
Rome has several private schools:
Darlington School is a coeducational, college-preparatory day and boarding school established in 1905.
1915History
Cotton crops were being destroyed by the boll weevil, a tiny insect that reached Georgia in 1915 (invading from Louisiana).
1918History
== Government ==
The city of Rome commission-manager form of government was adopted in 1918.
1928Military
In 1928, the American Chatillon Company began construction of a rayon plant in Rome; it was a joint business effort with the Italian Chatillon Corporation.
1929History
This project and the American city of Rome were honored by Italy in 1929, when Benito Mussolini sent a replica of the statue of Romulus and Remus nursing from a mother wolf, a s...
1933Architecture
The Rome News-Tribune reported on November 30, 1933, an increase in local building permits for a total of $95,800; of this amount, $85,000 were invested by S.H.
1936Culture
He added the Greystone Apartments in 1936.
1940Military
In 1940, anti-Italian sentiment due to World War II became so strong that the Rome city commission moved the statue into storage to prevent vandalism.
1945Government
Mary's Catholic School, established in 1945, offers Pre-K through eighth grade, with two classes per grade level.
1952History
In 1952, the city restored the statue to its former location in front of City Hall.
1953Sports
Navy
Randy Johnson (born 1953), football player
Chris Jones (born 1989), punter, National Football League, (Dallas Cowboys, 2011–present)
Larry Kinnebrew (born 1960), profession...
1954Government
In 1954, General Electric established a factory to build medium transformers.
1964Government
From 1964 to 1975, the legislature approved the city's 60 acts for annexations, which appropriated mostly areas with white-majority populations.
1969History
Navy admiral and pioneer Navy aviator
Butch Walker (born 1969), rock and roll musician
Nina B.
1970History
In 1970, the city had a population of 30,759, with an ethnic composition of 76.6% White and 23.4% Black.
1980Government
156 (1980), the US Supreme Court ruled on the city's argument that the attorney general had acted incorrectly in failing to approve the city's changes to its election system and...
1998Government
Unity Christian School is a private, Christian school established in 1998.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
At the 2000 census, 34,980 people, 13,320 households and 8,431 families were residing in the city.
2001Education
== Notable Romans ==
Adam Anderson (born 2001), former college football player
Arn Anderson (birth name Martin Lunde) (born 1958), professional wrestler
Bill Arp (birth name Cha...
2003History
Rome has hosted stages of the Tour de Georgia in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.
2004Sports
2004), American football player
Dan Reeves (1944–2022), American football player and head coach
Major Ridge (c.
2008Sports
Rome hosted the NAIA Football National Championship from 2008 until 2013.
2010Infrastructure
According to numbers released in 2010, sports tourism is a major industry in Rome and Floyd County.
2015Education
Providence Preparatory Academy offers kindergarten through the grade 11, as of 2015, and plans to complete adding grades to the 12th year.
2019Education
== Education ==
=== Public schools ===
The Rome City School District, which serves the whole city limits, holds grades preschool to grade 12, operating seven elementary school...
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 37,713 people, 14,169 households, and 8,870 families residing in the city.
2021Architecture
In June 2021, Rome hosted the youth USATF outdoor track and field championships, which were held at Barron Stadium.