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Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Catoosa county, is 7 miles SE of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 96 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Chattanooga metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,940 people in Fort Oglethorpe.
In Fort Oglethorpe, about 50% of adults are married.
Fort Oglethorpe has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Fort Oglethorpe had a median family income of $40,643.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($11,500) in Fort Oglethorpe. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 57% of housing in Fort Oglethorpe is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.
In Fort Oglethorpe, 96% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Fort Oglethorpe.
Comparing Fort Oglethorpe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):
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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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