Taking A Look At My Hometown of Lindale, Georgia

Lindale, Georgia, isn’t a place that would typically attract tourists. Still, it is a small town rich in history and has a strong sense of community. Lindale is located just outside of Rome, Georgia. It is an area that, at one time, was a thriving mill community. It has undergone many changes over the years and is still changing thanks to people that love the community. Lindale has so much history that it would be impossible to include it all in one post. Instead, I will highlight what the town is like now.

I was born in the same house my parents live in today. It is just outside of Lindale. Though the address may say Rome, I have always considered myself to be from Lindale. I have never moved out of the Lindale and Silver Creek communities. Even though I want to see the world, my roots run deep, and I will always return to Lindale.

On the other hand, my husband is a Coosa boy who has lived all over the country. It just happens that he is living in my world now. Lindale’s history has always intrigued me, and some fantastic historians live in the Lindale area.

The Pepperell Mill was once the community center. It thrived as a common thread connecting everyone in the area for many years until it closed in 2001. Today much of the mill is torn down, and what remains has been turned into a venue.

The Old Brick Mill is one of the oldest structures in Lindale. It was built around 1830. It was one of the first structures built in Lindale. It is just across from where the mill stood and on the same property as Lindale First Baptist Church. It makes an excellent backdrop for pictures. There are ducks in the creek that runs by the mill, and there is a food dispenser with duck food. There is also a swing to sit in. The fantastic people working hard to improve the Lindale community have provided this to the community.

Next to the remains of the mill is Gilbreath Center. It has a walking track, basketball court, tennis courts, baseball fields, a gymnasium with a community center, football practice fields, a picnic area, and a playground. It also has a creek that runs through it. It has met the needs of the community for over 20 years. It sits in the middle of Lindale and is easily accessed.

Silver Creek is a community that is situated right next to Lindale. During the summer, Silver Creek is a famous swimming hole. Silver Creek runs through the Silver Creek area and Lindale. There are several places along Silver Creek that people swim in. I haven’t gotten in the water in years, but I can tell you that it is the coldest water you will find anywhere around.

One of my favorite traditions is Christmas time in Lindale. Every Christmas, a star hung between the stacks at the mill. And every year since 2014, there has been a ceremony for the star lighting. There is a Christmas parade and vendors set up. It has become a lovely yearly tradition. The Pepperell High School Band plays in the parade, and the choruses from Pepperell schools sing Christmas songs. It is a wonderful family event.

The Silver Creek Christmas Tree Farm has been a significant part of Christmas’ throughout my life. My parents have always cut their trees for Christmas. Even though I don’t cut a tree for my house, I still tag along and help them pick the perfect tree.

The newest addition to the Lindale Community is the Train Viewing Platform. It is designed to be a place to view the many trains that pass through Lindale. There are a lot of train enthusiasts around Rome and the surrounding areas that will be able to take unobstructed photos or videos of the trains from the Train Viewing Platform.

Lindale is not a place that I would call a tourist attraction, but it is home. It is a laid-back community where people are trying to preserve its history. It is where I grew up, and my kids are growing up. It is where generations of families have called home. It is a community that still comes together for Friday Night Football games where they shoot a cannon when the Dragons get a touchdown, and the Dragon breathes fire. It is a place of tradition. It is my home.

Check out Tim Reynolds’s Articles on Lindale, Georgia How Lindale Got Its Name and Restoration of the Lindale’s Cemetery.

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