Whitfield County Map, Georgia
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Whitfield County, Georgia
Whitfield County sits in northwest Georgia, right up against the Tennessee line. Dalton is the county seat and is known as the “Carpet Capital of the World”. You can’t talk about Whitfield without mentioning carpet because it’s everywhere. The county’s economy revolves around it.
There’s also a lot of nature here. The Conasauga River forms the eastern border, and there’s also Fort Mountain State Park nearby. The Tunnel Hill Heritage Center tells the area’s Civil War story.
Whitfield County has a growing Hispanic population, adding new flavors to local culture. Whitfield County brings together a lot of history and industry, keeping things interesting in this corner of Georgia.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Whitfield County |
| County Seat | Dalton |
| Population | Approximately 110,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Dalton (county seat), Varnell, Tunnel Hill, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 75, U.S. Route 41, U.S. Route 76, State Route 2 |
| FIPS Code | 13-313 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 289 square miles (land: 287 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Bradley County, Tennessee (North), Murray County (East), Gordon County (South), Walker County (Southwest), Catoosa County (Northwest), Hamilton County, Tennessee (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 34.7680° N, 84.9730° W |
| Etymology | Named after George Whitfield, an early settler and influential figure in the region |
| Major Landmarks | Dalton Depot, Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center, Chickamauga Battlefield |
| Website | Whitfield County Website |
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