Chattahoochee County, Georgia facts for kids
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Chattahoochee County
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Chattahoochee County Courthouse in Cusseta
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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 | 1854 | |
| Named for | Chattahoochee River | |
| Seat | Cusseta | |
| Largest city | Cusseta | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 251 sq mi (650 km2) | |
| • Land | 249 sq mi (640 km2) | |
| • Water | 2.4 sq mi (6 km2) 1.0%% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,565 | |
| • Density | 38/sq mi (15/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Congressional district | 2nd | |
Chattahoochee County, also called Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, is a county in central Georgia. It is located on the state's western border. In 2020, about 9,565 people lived here.
The main town, or county seat, is Cusseta. The county and the city of Cusseta share one government. This means they work together as a consolidated city-county. Even so, Cusseta is still its own separate town within the county. Chattahoochee County was officially created on February 13, 1854. It is part of the larger Columbus, Georgia-Alabama metropolitan area.
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History of Chattahoochee County
Long ago, the Muscogee people lived in this area. They were also known as the Creek. They had a large group of tribes in the southeastern United States. In the 1830s, the Muscogee and other Native American tribes were forced to move. This happened during President Andrew Jackson's time. They were moved to a place called Indian Territory.
After the Muscogee people left, European Americans moved into the area. The state of Georgia sometimes gave out land through lotteries. Chattahoochee County was formed on February 13, 1854. It was made from parts of Muscogee and Marion counties.
The county is named after the Chattahoochee River. This river forms the county's western edge. The county seat was named Cusseta. This name honors a historic Creek Indian town that was once nearby.
The first courthouse was built in 1854. It was built by enslaved African Americans. Today, this old courthouse is kept at Westville. Westville is a place in Columbus, Georgia where people can visit and learn about history. Since 1918, most of the land in Chattahoochee County has been part of the Fort Moore military base.
Geography and Location
The U.S. Census Bureau says the county covers about 251 square miles. Most of this area, about 249 square miles, is land. The rest, about 2.4 square miles, is water. That's about 1% water.
Most of Chattahoochee County is in the Middle Chattahoochee River area. This area is part of a larger river system called the ACF River Basin. The county is also part of the West Georgia region.
Main Roads in the County
U.S. Route 27
U.S. Route 280
State Route 1
State Route 26
State Route 355
State Route 520
Neighboring Counties
- Muscogee County (north)
- Talbot County (northeast)
- Marion County (east)
- Stewart County (south)
- Russell County, Alabama (west)
Communities in Chattahoochee County
Cities
Former Towns
- Fort Benning South (This area is now part of Cusseta)
Other Communities
- Ida Vesper (This is an unincorporated community, meaning it's not a city or town with its own government.)
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 5,797 | — | |
| 1870 | 6,059 | 4.5% | |
| 1880 | 5,670 | −6.4% | |
| 1890 | 4,902 | −13.5% | |
| 1900 | 5,790 | 18.1% | |
| 1910 | 5,586 | −3.5% | |
| 1920 | 5,266 | −5.7% | |
| 1930 | 8,894 | 68.9% | |
| 1940 | 15,138 | 70.2% | |
| 1950 | 12,149 | −19.7% | |
| 1960 | 13,011 | 7.1% | |
| 1970 | 25,813 | 98.4% | |
| 1980 | 21,732 | −15.8% | |
| 1990 | 16,934 | −22.1% | |
| 2000 | 14,882 | −12.1% | |
| 2010 | 11,267 | −24.3% | |
| 2020 | 9,565 | −15.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 8,661 | −23.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-18801890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-1980 1980-2000 2010 |
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Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Chattahoochee County in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White | 5,403 | 56.49% |
| Black or African American | 1,463 | 15.3% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 304 | 3.18% |
| Pacific Islander | 104 | 1.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 646 | 6.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,610 | 16.83% |
In 2020, there were 9,565 people living in the county. These people lived in 2,570 households, and 1,886 of those were families.
Education in Chattahoochee County
The Chattahoochee County School District is in charge of schools from pre-school to twelfth grade. It has one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district has about 85 full-time teachers. Over 1,000 students attend these schools.
- Chattahoochee County Education Center
- Chattahoochee County Middle School
- Chattahoochee County High School
Most parts of the county send their children to these county schools. However, children living on the Fort Moore military base go to special schools. These are run by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) for grades K-8. High school students from Fort Moore attend the public high schools in the counties where they live.
Images for kids
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U.S. Route 27 sign
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U.S. Route 280 sign
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Georgia State Route 1 sign
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Georgia State Route 26 sign
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Georgia State Route 355 sign
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Georgia State Route 520 sign
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Chattahoochee para niños
