Dade County

Dade County is an administrative division in northwestern Georgia spanning about 174 square miles of mountainous terrain. The landscape includes segments of Lookout Mountain along its western and northern borders shared with Alabama and Tennessee.

The county was established in 1837 and named after Major Francis Langhorne Dade, who died during the Second Seminole War in Florida. This naming reflects the connection between local history and a major military conflict of the era.

The county maintains connections to its coal mining heritage through museums and preserved sites that document operations until the 1970s. Visitors can see how this industry shaped the local landscape and communities over generations.

Residents and visitors can access county services through the official website, which offers online payments, real estate information, and emergency alerts. The mountainous terrain means roads can be winding, so planning routes ahead is helpful when traveling through the area.

Until 1939, vehicles could only enter the county through Alabama or Tennessee, making it cut off from direct road access to Georgia. This geographic isolation shaped how residents understood their place and is still remembered in local stories.

Location: Georgia

Inception: 1837

Capital city: Trenton

Shares border with: Marion County, Jackson County, Hamilton County, Walker County, DeKalb County

Website: http://dadecounty-ga.gov

GPS coordinates: 34.85000,-85.50000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:25