Etowah County, Administrative division in northeastern Alabama, United States.
Etowah County encompasses 549 square miles of land and water, with Gadsden serving as the central administrative hub for local services.
The county formation occurred on December 1, 1868, following its previous designation as Baine County during the post-Civil War Reconstruction period.
The name originates from Cherokee language, reflecting the Native American heritage of the region before the forced removal in the 1830s.
The Etowah County Courthouse in Gadsden processes legal documents, permits, and property tax payments through both online and in-person services.
The county maintains the distinction of being Alabama's smallest in total area while maintaining one of its highest population densities.
Location: Alabama
Inception: December 7, 1866
Capital city: Gadsden
Shares border with: DeKalb County, Blount County, Cherokee County, Calhoun County, St. Clair County, Marshall County
Website: http://etowahcounty.org
GPS coordinates: 34.05000,-86.03333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41
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