Cherokee County, Administrative county division in Georgia, United States.
Cherokee County encompasses 434 square miles of land in northern Georgia, featuring a mix of suburban developments and rural landscapes with Lake Allatoona.
The Georgia General Assembly established Cherokee County in 1831, naming it after the indigenous Cherokee people who inhabited the region before their forced removal.
The county maintains multiple public libraries, recreation centers, and community spaces where residents participate in regular programs, festivals, and educational activities.
Interstate 575 connects Cherokee County to Atlanta, while the Cherokee County Airport serves regional flights and the county operates multiple public transportation routes.
Lake Allatoona spans 12,010 acres within Cherokee County, providing water resources and recreational facilities for fishing, boating, and swimming activities.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1846
Capital city: Rusk
Shares border with: Angelina County, Anderson County, Henderson County, Nacogdoches County, Smith County, Rusk County, Houston County
Website: http://co.cherokee.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 31.84000,-95.17000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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