Fort Oglethorpe

Fort Oglethorpe is a military base and heritage site located adjacent to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in western Georgia. The grounds contain numerous historic buildings spanning different periods of military use and development.

The Army established this cavalry post in 1902 as a strategic location in the region. During World War I it served as a detention facility, and in World War II the post became an important training center for women military personnel.

The fort played a major role in military service and this past shapes how the place looks and functions today. Visitors can sense how soldiers lived and trained here by walking through different buildings and areas of the grounds.

The Welcome Center provides maps and information about the different areas of the grounds and details on historic buildings on site. Visitors can explore on their own or join guided tours to learn more about the location's history.

A future US President spent time here in 1917 training military officers and personnel. His brief period at the fort created a notable connection to American history that many visitors find interesting.

Location: Catoosa County

Address: 6 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

Phone: +17068612860

Email: fortotourism@gmail.com

Website: http://fortotourism.org/home0.aspx

GPS coordinates: 34.94297,-85.26057

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40