Cherokee County, GA

Headnote

CHEROKEE COUNTY, situated toward the northerly part of Georgia, and traversed by Etowah river. Area, 620 square miles. Seat of justice, Canton. Pop. in 1840, 5,895; in 1850, 12,800. (Fanning's, 1853)

    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Canton, GA City or Town
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