Cherokee County, Georgia

Cherokee County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

County Seat: Canton
Year Organized: 1832
Square Miles: 424

Court House:

90 North Street
County Courthouse
Canton, GA 30114-2724

Etymology - Origin of County Name

Cherokee County was formed in 1830 from lands previously held by the Cherokee Indians.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts

History

Cherokee County was formed in 1830 from lands previously held by the Cherokee Indians. Its 6,900 square miles were subsequently divided into 24 other counties.

One interesting historical site is the Crescent Farm, named for the curve in the Etowah River that partially encircles it. A.L. Coggins, original owner of the farm, was a Georgia pioneer in the harness racing industry; the farm became famous for its world-class race horse, Abbedale. The stable, Rock Barn, has never been moved from its original site.

Canton, the county seat, was named after the city in China. Canton's founders attempted to establish silk production; the name, however, is the only thing that survived the venture.

Points of Interest

Lake Allatoona, a 12,010-acre lake, is the center of recreational activities in Cherokee County. The lake was built in 1950 and today provides power for more than 2,000 homes in the area. It is best known for the many recreational opportunities it provides its visitors. With more than 12,000 acres of water surface available, Allatoona is large enough to accommodate a variety of activities.

Notable Citizens

Some of the notable people who have called Cherokee County home include two state governors, Joseph E. Brown and Joseph M. Brown, and two Rhodes Scholars, Dean Rusk and Eugene Booth. Rusk was the Secretary of State under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and held that office for longer than any other person except Cordell Hull. The world famous golfer Bobby Jones, and singer, writer and pianist, Lee Roy Abernathy, also hail from the county.

Higher Education

Reinhardt College

Neighboring Counties:

North: Pickens County
Northeast: Dawson County
East: Forsyth County
South: Fulton County
Southwest: Cobb County
West: Bartow County
Northwest: Gordon County

Cities and Towns:

- Acworth	city	Incorporated Area
- Ball Ground	city	Incorporated Area
- Canton (County Seat)	city	Incorporated Area
- Holly Springs	city	Incorporated Area
- Nelson	city	Incorporated Area
- Waleska	city	Incorporated Area
- Woodstock	city	Incorporated Area

County Resources:

County http://www.cherokeega.com/

Chamber of Commerce http://www.cherokee-chamber.com/

Additional County Info http://www.georgiaplanning.com/CountyPortal/countyportal.asp?FIPS=13057

County Resource Guide

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