How much do you know about the City of Powder Springs: Take Part 1 of our quiz

The City of Powder Springs began as one of the earliest settlements in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? Take Part 1 of our series of quizzes about that city and find out.

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1.

In what year was "Springville" the first name of Powder Springs, incorporated?

1788

1800

1838

1901

2.

Why was the community renamed from Springville to Powder Springs in 1859?

A gunpowder factory was built nearby.

Minerals in the spring water turned the surrounding sand black like gunpowder.

It was named after a Revolutionary War battle.

Coal deposits were discovered in the area.

3.

Which popular multi-use trail is connected to downtown Powder Springs?

BeltLine Trail

Arabia Mountain PATH

Big Creek Greenway

Silver Comet Trail

4.

Which museum in Powder Springs highlights the city's local history?

Marietta History Center

Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

Seven Springs Museum

Booth Western Art Museum

5.

Which of the following is a featured amenity at Powder Springs Park?

An 18-hole golf course

A public swimming lake

Five baseball fields

A zoo

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Answer Key to the Questions

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