| Catoosa County, Georgia | |
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Catoosa County Courthouse
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Location in the state of Georgia |
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| Founded | 1853 |
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| Seat | Ringgold |
| Largest city | Fort Oglethorpe |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
162.66 sq mi (421 km²) 162.23 sq mi (420 km²) 0.44 sq mi (1 km²), .27% |
| PopulationEst. - (2006) - Density |
62,016 328/sq mi (127/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website | www.catoosa.com |
Catoosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 5, 1853. As of 2000, the population was 53,282. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 62,241.[1] The county seat is Ringgold.[2]
Catoosa County is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Shawn Mullins' 2010 album Light You Up included a song titled "Catoosa County", a semi-fictional account of the Civil War conflicts that took place in the county.
On April 27, 2011 a devastating tornado touched down in Ringgold and Catoosa County, leaving a path of severe destruction.
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According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 162.66 square miles (421.3 km2), of which 162.23 square miles (420.2 km2) (or 99.74%) is land and 0.44 square miles (1.1 km2) (or 0.27%) is water.[3]
At the outbreak of the Civil War the men of Catoosa County answered the call to go and protect their homes. They joined units in the surrounding counties as well as the following units organized in Catoosa County:
War would come to Catoosa County soon enough. Many area homes would become hospitals and treat wounded soldiers from all over. These included hospitals at Catoosa Springs, Cherokee Springs, the Old Stone Church and many other locations. The fighting itself would also make its way into the area. The following engagements were fought in and around Catoosa County.
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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 53,282 people, 20,425 households, and 15,400 families residing in the county. The population density was 328 people per square mile (127/km²). There were 21,794 housing units at an average density of 134 per square mile (52/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.39% White, 1.26% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 20,425 households out of which 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.60% were married couples living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.60% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 30.80% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,998, and the median income for a family was $45,710. Males had a median income of $31,746 versus $23,790 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,009. About 6.40% of families and 9.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.50% of those under age 18 and 11.00% of those age 65 or over.
Catoosa County elementary schools: Battlefield Elementary, Boynton Elementary, Cloud Springs Elementary, Graysville Elementary, Ringgold Elementary, Tiger Creek Elementary, West Side Elementary, and Woodstation Elementary.
Catoosa County middle schools: Heritage Middle School, Lakeview Middle School, and Ringgold Middle School.
Catoosa County high schools: Heritage High School, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School, and Ringgold High School.
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