Historical Marker
Floyd County World War I Memorial
Historical marker location:
607 Broad Street, Rome, Georgia
( Memorial is on Broad Street west of Riverside Parkway Northeast, on the right when traveling west.)
The state of Georgia was once home to a thriving film industry, with Hollywood studios establishing themselves in Atlanta in the early 20th century. However, the industry largely moved to California after the introduction of sound in films made outdoor filming difficult due to the noise pollution of the city.