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Smyrna, Georgia
 Smyrna, the "Jonquil City," has a long and colorful history. Smyrna
was first known as Ruffs Siding and later Varner's Station. Eventually,
the name Smyrna was given to the campground area. The name "Smyrna" is
found in the Bible's book of Revelation as the name of one of Paul the
Apostle's seven churches in Asia.The railroad once played a fairly significant role in Smyrna's development. In 1836 the construction of a railroad began through Cobb County, and by the date of completion in 1842, the railroad had started Smyrna on its change from a frontier village to a growing community. The railroad helped establish the permanent location of the city and provided work for the townspeople. Gristmills and factories were also established in the 1840's. These mills and factories played a prominent role in the early growth of the community. However, by the close of the 19th century, Smyrna was primarily an agrarian community. While there was industry and the railroad, the economy was by then largely based on agriculture. Smyrna's first brick building was erected in 1850. It was originally built as a boys academy, called Smyrna Institute. The building was later used as an officers’ training school, a hospital, and a house of worship. When General Sherman marched through Cobb County in 1864, it was the only building standing in the downtown area. This building stood on the site of the old Masonic Lodge that once stood on West Spring. On that site is now built the newest mixed-use development for the revitalized and active downtown area of Smyrna, GA. :: Calendar of Events >>
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