On Seven Hills: Our Top Reasons to Visit Rome, Georgia

5. Interesting Art and Landmarks

On Seven Hills: Rome, Georgia, statue and cemetery
(Left) A bronze statue of arts enthusiast Ellen Axson Wilson, President Woodrow Wilson’s first wife, overlooks the Oostanaula River. This native daughter of Rome is buried at Myrtle Hill Cemetery (right).

Drop by the Rome Area History Center, or discover local markers and eye-catching artwork around town. Popular sites include the 1871 Rome Clocktower atop Neely Hill and the Myrtle Hill Cemetery, which offers sweeping views of such prominent sites as the Robert Redden Footbridge. It’s also the resting place of First Lady Ellen Axson Wilson, a native of Rome whose love of art is depicted in a memorial statue on the central Town Green.

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