Catoosa County, Georgia

Catoosa County

General Information
Name	Catoosa County, Georgia
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Settlement Type	County
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Location
Coordinates	34.9°-85.1 {{{3}}}°{{{4}}}
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Population
Total	67,872
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Time Zone
Standard	UTC-5
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Catoosa County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 67,872. The county seat is Ringgold, and the largest city is Fort Oglethorpe.

History

Catoosa County was created on December 5, 1853, from parts of Walker and Whitfield counties. The name "Catoosa" is derived from the Cherokee language, meaning "between two hills" or "small mountain".

During the American Civil War, the area was the site of several significant battles, including the Battle of Ringgold Gap. The county's strategic location made it a key area during the war.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 162 square miles (420 km²), of which 162 square miles (420 km²) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) (0.4%) is water.

Catoosa County is part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Adjacent counties

• Hamilton County, Tennessee (north)
• Walker County, Georgia (south)
• Whitfield County, Georgia (east)

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 67,872 people, 25,000 households, and 18,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 419 people per square mile (162/km²).

Education

Catoosa County is served by the Catoosa County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The district is committed to providing quality education to all students in the county.

Economy

The economy of Catoosa County is diverse, with sectors including manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The county's proximity to Chattanooga, Tennessee, provides additional economic opportunities for residents.

Transportation

Major highways in Catoosa County include Interstate 75, which runs north-south through the county, providing access to Chattanooga and Atlanta.

Attractions

Catoosa County is home to several attractions, including the historic Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, which preserves the sites of two major battles of the Civil War.

Notable People

• Bobby Cox, former manager of the Atlanta Braves, was born in Catoosa County.

External links

• Catoosa County Government
• Catoosa County School District