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Fort Oglethorpe, GA


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Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

Introduction to Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa county, is 7 miles SE of Chattanooga, Tennessee and 96 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia.

Fort Oglethorpe History

Fort Oglethrope has a long history of military rule, as it was once the home to a military facility. By 1946, Fort Oglethrope had become a surplus property and was soon divided and distributed to the public. The city was founded and incorporated in 1949, and became the first city to be established in Georgia in 25 years.

Fort Oglethorpe and nearby Attractions

  • Chattanooga African-American Museum
  • Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
  • Sequoyah Caverns
  • Chattanooga Zoo

Things To Do In Fort Oglethorpe

The Chattanooga Regional History Museum and the Sixth Cavalry Museum are nearby. Local parks and recreational spots include the Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park, the Tennessee Aquarium and the Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park. Ruby Falls is a popular local spot as well.

Fort Oglethorpe Transportation

Chattanooga Metropolitan is the nearest major airport.

Fort Oglethorpe Higher Education

Local colleges and universities include Fort Oglethorpe by the Covenant College, the Temple Baptist Seminary and the Tennessee Temple University.

High Points

Fort Oglethorpe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Fort Oglethorpe Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Fort Oglethorpe Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Comparing Fort Oglethorpe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Well-Paid Single Women59
Racial Diversity41
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better48
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty37
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents85
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime11

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Historic Fort Oglethorpe

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Post hospital (Chickamauga Park) c1908.

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Post hospital (Chickamauga Park) c1908.

Officers' Row ( Chickamauga Park) between 1900 and 1910

The Barracks (Chickamauga Park) between 1900 and 1910

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