From our archive - an early 1990s view of the Lost Mountain Store in the snow.

This iconic country store was constructed in 1881 at the corner of Dallas Highway and Mars Hill Road. It was built by Judge Aaron Bartlett near the site of a popular Native American trading post dating back to the early 19th century. Bartlett is credited for making each brick by hand. The store was rehabilitated in 1996 and is now home to a local financial institution. Reclaimed wood from the original counter and shelves was used to create the bank counter and conference room table. The original store sign, artifacts, and memorabilia are on display in a mini exhibit inside the building. Today the store is one of Cobb County's most recognizable landmarks, with paintings and prints of the building sold throughout the United States and beyond.