Catoosa County, Georgia facts for kids
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Catoosa County
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Catoosa County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Georgia |
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| Founded | 1853 | ||
| Seat | Ringgold | ||
| Largest city | Fort Oglethorpe | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 162 sq mi (420 km2) | ||
| • Land | 162 sq mi (420 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) 0.27%% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 67,872 | ||
| • Density | 419/sq mi (162/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 14th | ||
Catoosa County is a county in the Northwest part of the U.S. state of Georgia. It's located in the northern part of the state. In 2020, about 67,872 people lived there. The main town and county seat is Ringgold.
The county was started on December 5, 1853. The name "Catoosa" comes from the Cherokee language. It might mean "hill," "small mountain," "high place," or even "new settlement place." Catoosa County is also part of the larger Chattanooga, Tennessee–Georgia area.
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History
Catoosa County has seen some important events. On March 14, 2002, a sudden, thick fog caused a large car crash on Interstate 75. Many vehicles were involved, and sadly, some people died and others were hurt.
Later, on April 27, 2011, a very strong tornado hit the town of Ringgold. This tornado caused a lot of damage and destruction in the area.
Geography
Catoosa County covers about 162 square miles. Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (0.3 square miles) being water. The entire county is located within the Middle Tennessee River-Chickamauga Creek river system.
Major roads
These are the main roads that go through Catoosa County:
Interstate 75
U.S. Route 27
U.S. Route 41
U.S. Route 76
State Route 1
State Route 2
State Route 3
State Route 146
State Route 151
State Route 401 (This is another name for I-75)
Neighboring counties
Catoosa County shares borders with these counties:
- Hamilton County, Tennessee (to the north)
- Whitfield County (to the east)
- Walker County (to the west)
Protected natural areas
Parts of these special natural areas are found in Catoosa County:
- Chattahoochee National Forest
- Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
People in Catoosa County
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 5,082 | — | |
| 1870 | 4,409 | −13.2% | |
| 1880 | 4,739 | 7.5% | |
| 1890 | 5,431 | 14.6% | |
| 1900 | 5,823 | 7.2% | |
| 1910 | 7,184 | 23.4% | |
| 1920 | 6,677 | −7.1% | |
| 1930 | 9,421 | 41.1% | |
| 1940 | 12,199 | 29.5% | |
| 1950 | 15,146 | 24.2% | |
| 1960 | 21,101 | 39.3% | |
| 1970 | 28,271 | 34.0% | |
| 1980 | 36,991 | 30.8% | |
| 1990 | 42,464 | 14.8% | |
| 2000 | 53,282 | 25.5% | |
| 2010 | 63,942 | 20.0% | |
| 2020 | 67,872 | 6.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 68,910 | 7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, there were 67,872 people living in Catoosa County. Most people living here are white. There are also smaller groups of Black, Asian, and Native American people. Some people are of Hispanic or Latino background, and others are from two or more races.
Many families in Catoosa County have ancestors from places like England, Ireland, and Germany.
Education
All schools in Catoosa County are part of the Catoosa County School District.
Elementary schools
- Battlefield Elementary School
- Battlefield Primary School
- Boynton Elementary School
- Cloud Springs Elementary School
- Graysville Elementary School
- Ringgold Elementary School
- Ringgold Primary School
- Tiger Creek Elementary School
- West Side Elementary School
- Woodstation Elementary School
Middle schools
- Heritage Middle School
- Lakeview Middle School
- Ringgold Middle School
High schools
- Heritage High School
- Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
- Ringgold High School
- Performance Learning Center
Communities
Cities
Town
Census-designated places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities:
Other communities
These are smaller areas that are not officially cities or towns:
- Graysville
- Woodstation
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Catoosa para niños
