About Catoosa County
Catoosa County is located along the Tennessee border in northwest Georgia 103 miles northwest of Atlanta and eight miles south of Chattanooga, Tenn. The area of the county is 162.2 square miles.
The county is quiet, with two small towns and a great deal of remaining rural landscape. Fort Oglethorpe is the larger of the two cities and Ringgold is the county seat.
Open spaces and surrounding mountains make the county an ideal setting for outdoor activities, while nearby metropolitan areas give residents access to the arts and entertainment opportunities of larger cities.
City of Fort Oglethorpe | City of Ringgold
Demographics
- Catoosa County's population is an estimated 62,825.
- Of those age 25 or older, 76% are high school graduates.
- More than 71% own their home.
- The median household income is $47,022.
For more > U.S. Census Bureau: Catoosa County
Recreation / Tourism
Catoosa County is in Georgia’s “Historic High Country,” a name that recognizes our rich history -particularly related to the Civil War-and our dramatic landscape of ridges and valleys.
The county is home to the largest and oldest military park, one of the Civil War’s bloodiest battles, and one of state’s only antebellum train depots. We were Sherman’s first stop on his destructive ‘march to the sea,’ and the place where the gospel hymn, “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” was first performed.
Our winery, beautiful parks, museums, local theatres and music, and annual hometown events make each season full of opportunity for activity and relaxation.
Discover more > Georgia Historic High Country
History