The Seaborn Jones Memorial Park, formerly known as Wayside Park, was renamed in 2002 after
Seaborn Jones
Seaborn Jones (February 1, 1788 – March 18, 1864) was a United States representative from Georgia. Born in Augusta, Georgia, he attended Princeton College and studied law. By a special act of the legislature, he was admitted to the bar in 1808. ...
because of his generosity and other significant contributions that he made to the city. The park sits in the middle of the Historical Downtown district of the City of
Rockmart, Georgia
Rockmart is a town in Polk County, Georgia, United States. Its population was 4,732 at the 2020 census. It developed as a railroad depot town when the Southern Railway built a station in the area. The community was incorporated in 1872, and wa ...
along the banks of the Euharlee Creek. The name Euharlee comes from the Cherokee or
Creek Indians
The Muscogee, also known as the Mvskoke, Muscogee Creek, and the Muscogee Creek Confederacy ( in the Muscogee language), are a group of related indigenous (Native American) peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands
Park features
The main attractions to the park are the Euharlee Creek and the
Silver Comet Trail
The Silver Comet Trail is a rail trail in west-northwestern Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia, United States.
Route
The Silver Comet Trail is named for the ''Silver Comet (train), Silver Comet'' passenger train that traversed the same route from 1 ...
which both run through the park. The latest attraction to the area is the "Silver Comet Depot" which is a community building that is adjacent to the park and the Silver Comet Trail. This building is available to rent for family gatherings, receptions, and other special events.
The Homespun Festival
On the third weekend of July, Rockmart host a special event called the Homespun Festival. This is a two-day event of
live entertainment
Artisan Entertainment (formerly known as U.S.A. Home Video, International Video Entertainment (IVE) and LIVE Entertainment) was an American film studio and home video company. It was considered one of the largest mini-major film studios until ...
, arts, crafts, homemade foods, car shows and other events. Friday night features
Southern Gospel
Southern gospel music is a genre of Christian music. Its name comes from its origins in the southeastern United States. Its lyrics are written to express either personal or a communal faith regarding biblical teachings and Christian life, as ...
Music and Saturday includes a 5-K Road Race, the annual parade and fireworks.
Rockmart in film
The "Fish Fry" scene from the movie '' Irresistible'' was filmed in the park. Downtown Rockmart was the location of the fictional Deerlaken, Wisconsin.