Hamilton County

Hamilton County is an administrative county in southeastern Tennessee that covers approximately 576 square miles and includes Chattanooga alongside smaller communities. The area stretches along the Tennessee River, blending urban and rural sections.

The county was established in 1819 and named after Alexander Hamilton, a founding figure of the United States. The territory emerged from land previously held by the Cherokee Nation before their removal from Ross's Landing.

The county preserves Civil War sites and stories through museums and heritage locations that visitors can explore throughout the region. These places show how the area honors and shares its past with people who pass through.

Visitors find a network of roads connecting urban and rural areas throughout the county, along with several museums and historical sites to explore. Spring and fall offer pleasant weather for getting around and taking in the landscape.

Beneath the county lies Raccoon Mountain Caverns, an expansive underground cave system with several miles of mapped passages open to visitors. This hidden world displays geological formations and cave ecosystems that have developed over thousands of years.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: October 25, 1819

Capital city: Chattanooga

Shares border with: Sequatchie County, Catoosa County, Walker County, Bledsoe County, Rhea County, Bradley County, Whitfield County, Dade County, Marion County, Meigs County

Website: http://hamiltontn.gov

GPS coordinates: 35.18000,-85.17000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:20