Cherokee County Map, Alabama
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Cherokee County, Alabama
Cherokee County is way up in northeast Alabama, bordering Georgia to the east. Centre is the county seat with about 26,000 people living here.
Weiss Lake dominates the landscape, right in the middle of the county. They call it the “Crappie Capital of the World”. Fishing isn’t just a pastime here. It’s a way of life.
The county is named after the Cherokee people who once lived here. There’s no interstate, but plenty of winding mountain roads. But U.S. Highway 411 will get you there.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Cherokee County |
| County Seat | Centre |
| Population | Approximately 26,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Centre, Cedar Bluff, Leesburg, Sand Rock, Gaylesville, Broomtown, Spring Garden |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 411, State Route 9, State Route 35, State Route 68, State Route 273 |
| FIPS Code | 01-019 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 600 square miles (Land: 554 sq mi, Water: 46 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | DeKalb County (North), Chattooga County, Georgia (Northeast), Floyd County, Georgia (East), Polk County, Georgia (Southeast), Cleburne County (South), Calhoun County (South), Etowah County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 34.1622° N, 85.6067° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Cherokee Nation, who originally inhabited the area |
| Major Landmarks | Weiss Lake, Little River Canyon National Preserve (partly in Cherokee County), Cherokee Rock Village, Cornwall Furnace Memorial Park |
| Website | Cherokee County Website |
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