Cherokee County, County administrative division in Atlanta Metropolitan Area, Georgia, US.
Description
Cherokee County is an administrative division in the Atlanta metropolitan area that stretches from Lake Allatoona shores to the northern Georgia mountains. It combines urban centers with rural areas and varied terrain throughout its expanse.
History
Cherokee County was established on December 26, 1831, and named after the Cherokee people who lived on this land before their forced removal. The name reflects the region's original inhabitants.
Culture
The school system shapes community life here, with the Cherokee County School District serving students through both public and private educational paths.
Practical
The county maintains administrative offices and service locations throughout the region, open during regular business hours on weekdays. Visitors can find local services and information at multiple sites distributed across the area.
Did you know?
Lake Allatoona is a large water body forming part of the county's western boundary and offering water recreation and outdoor activity zones. The lake shapes the landscape and creates spaces for leisure activities.
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Lake Allatoona
19.6 km
First Baptist Church
16.7 kmDixie Speedway
18.7 kmLong Swamp Site
14.7 km
Hickory Log Creek Dam
3.1 km
Funk Heritage Center
11.6 km
Canton Theatre
1.9 km
Georgia Marble Company and Tate Historic District
20.6 km
Cagle House
17 km
Cherokee County Courthouse
2 km
Ball Ground Historic District
13.9 km
Canton Commercial Historic District
2 km
Bridgemill Beach
9.3 kmKenney Askew County Park
5.7 kmMarble Museum
18.2 kmChickasaw Lake
14.8 kmCherokee County Historical Society
2 kmWoodstock Visitors Center at Dean's Store
16.1 kmAir Acres Museum
15.1 km
Canton Historic District
1.6 kmNew Bullpen Observatory
14.1 kmEagle Watch Golf Club
14.2 kmThe Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm
9.5 kmFairways of Canton
5.6 kmGibbs Gardens
23.4 kmGibbs Gardens
23.4 kmAnsley Golf Club - Settindown
16 kmCannon
23.5 km
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