Chattahoochee County

Chattahoochee County is an administrative division in central Georgia that stretches along the Chattahoochee River, which forms the western border with Alabama. The area includes a mix of rural and urban zones alongside the military installation of Fort Moore.

The county was established in 1854 from portions of Muscogee and Marion counties, though Creek Indians lived here long before that until their forced removal in 1830. Military development later became the defining feature of the region.

Military heritage shapes daily life here through Fort Moore and the families connected to the base who make up a large part of the local community. This influence shapes how people gather, work, and build relationships in the area.

The area is best reached by car, as public transportation is limited and distances between communities are spread out. Visitors should know that Fort Moore is an active military installation with access restrictions that vary depending on security requirements.

The original 1854 courthouse built by enslaved workers no longer stands in its original location but was relocated to Westville in nearby Columbus. This preserved structure offers insight into the county's early legal and social systems.