Chattahoochee County, Georgia
Chattahoochee County, Georgia | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location in the state of Georgia | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | February 13, 1854 |
| County seat | Cusseta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 251 sq mi (650 km2) |
| • Land | 249 sq mi (640 km2) |
| • Water | 2 sq mi (5 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 9,565 |
| • Density | 38/sq mi (15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Chattahoochee County is a county located in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,565. The county seat is Cusseta.
History[edit | edit source]
Chattahoochee County was created on February 13, 1854, from portions of Muscogee and Marion counties. It was named after the Chattahoochee River, which forms its western boundary. The name "Chattahoochee" is derived from the Creek Indian words "chatta" meaning "rock" and "hoochee" meaning "marked" or "flowered."
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 251 square miles (650 km²), of which 249 square miles (640 km²) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km²) (0.8%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Muscogee County (north)
- Marion County (east)
- Stewart County (south)
- Russell County, Alabama (west)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,565 people, 2,500 households, and 1,800 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile (15/km²).
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Chattahoochee County is largely influenced by its proximity to Fort Moore, a major U.S. Army installation that straddles the Georgia-Alabama border. The base provides significant employment opportunities and contributes to the local economy.
Education[edit | edit source]
Chattahoochee County is served by the Chattahoochee County School District, which operates several schools in the area, including Chattahoochee County High School.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
The county is accessible via several major highways, including U.S. Route 27 and Georgia State Route 26.
Communities[edit | edit source]
- Cusseta (county seat)
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