Chattahoochee County, Georgia
Chattahoochee County is one of Georgia’s smallest counties, located along the Alabama border. Cusseta serves as the county seat, while much of the county is occupied by Fort Benning, one of the largest military installations in the United States.
The presence of Fort Benning shapes nearly every aspect of life in the county. Military personnel, civilian employees, and their families make up a significant portion of the population, creating a community unlike most other rural counties in Georgia.
Chattahoochee County blends the traditions of rural Georgia with a strong military identity. Training exercises, military vehicles, and service members are a common part of daily life.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Chattahoochee County |
| County Seat | Cusseta |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Cusseta, Fort Benning, Luthersville, and the unincorporated areas |
| Interstates and Highways | US 27, US 280, State Route 26 |
| Etymology | Named for the Chattahoochee River, which forms the county’s eastern border |
| FIPS Code | 13-053 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 249 square miles (land: 240 sq mi, water: 9 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 32.3130° N, 84.8111° W |
| Major Landmarks | Table Rock Lake, Talking Rocks Cavern, Silver Dollar City, Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Muscogee County (North), Talbot County (Northeast), Marion County (East), Stewart County (South), Russell County, Alabama (West) |
| Population | Approximately 13,000 |
