Catoosa County, County in Northwest Georgia, United States
Catoosa County spans across 162 square miles of terrain in Georgia, bordering Tennessee and featuring the city of Ringgold as its administrative center.
The county, established in December 1853, derives its name from Cherokee language words possibly meaning hill or new settlement place.
The county preserves numerous Civil War sites and maintains strong connections to Cherokee heritage through local museums and historical collections.
Interstate 75 runs through the county, connecting residents to Chattanooga metropolitan area and providing access to multiple national protected areas.
In 2002, the county experienced an extraordinary 125-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 due to sudden fog conditions.
Location: Georgia
Inception: 1853
Capital city: Ringgold
Shares border with: Hamilton County, Whitfield County, Walker County
Website: http://catoosa.com
GPS coordinates: 34.90000,-85.14000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
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Fort Oglethorpe
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Prater's Mill
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James County Courthouse
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Catoosa County Courthouse
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