Cherokee County, County division in northern Georgia, United States.
Cherokee County spans 434 square miles of terrain, including Lake Allatoona and the mountains Bear Mountain and Pine Log Mountain.
The Georgia General Assembly established Cherokee County in 1831, naming it after the Native Americans who inhabited the region before their forced relocation.
The county maintains its connection to Native American heritage through preservation of archaeological sites and educational programs at local institutions.
The county government operates from Canton, providing services through departments including planning, parks and recreation, and emergency management.
Lake Allatoona, formed by the convergence of Etowah and Little Rivers, creates a 12,000-acre water reservoir within Cherokee County.
Location: Alabama
Inception: January 9, 1836
Capital city: Centre
Elevation above the sea: 172 m
Shares border with: DeKalb County, Chattooga County, Floyd County, Polk County, Etowah County, Calhoun County, Cleburne County
Website: https://cherokeecounty-al.gov
GPS coordinates: 34.16972,-85.59417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:44
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