Catoosa County, Georgia History & Genealogy
When was Catoosa County, GA Created?
Catoosa County was established on December 5, 1853 from Walker County and Whitfield County. The county was named in honor of Chief Catoosa, a Cherokee chief. You can read a summary narrative history of the county in
What is the County Seat of Catoosa County, GA?
The County Seat is located in Ringgold and in the current county government website is www.catoosa.com/. On April 27, 2011 a devastating tornado touched down in the northern end of Ringgold, leaving a path of severe destruction through the northern half of the city, including demolition of the historic Chow Time Drive-In (pictured above).
What counties are adjacent to Catoosa County, GA?
Bordering Counties are Hamilton County, TN (north), Whitfield County (east), Walker County (west).
What cities and towns are in Catoosa County, GA?
Cities, towns and communities located in Catoosa County include Ft. Oglethorpe (part), Graysville, Indian Springs, Keith, Lake View, Ringgold.
What historical and genealogical records can I find in the Catoosa County Courthouse?
Catoosa County Courthouse
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Catoosa County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Georgia Corthouse Records Research Guide.
PLEASE READ FIRST!!! Please call the clerk's department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The files are available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will guide individuals in locating the materials, however it's up to the person to carry out the research. If you need historical or genealogical research, click HERE.
- Catoosa County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 7694 Nashville Street, Ringgold, GA 30736
- Phone: (706) 965-2500
- A Look at the History of Catoosa Co. Courthouse in Georgia
- Catoosa County Clerk of Superior Court has jurisdiction over cases for title to land and equity, felony cases, adoptions, divorces, , child support and custody enforcement. The clerk also is tasked with recording deeds and maintaining the chain of title to all property in the county.
- Phone: (706) 935-4231
- Land Records: 1853
- Court Records: 1853
- Catoosa County Clerk of Probate Court responsibilities include legal proceedings forh Wills, Estates, Guardianships of minor children, Involuntary Committals Hearings, Issuance of Marriage License, ect.. The county probate judge's office is the office where the most valuable genealogical records are created and maintained in the state of Georgia.
- Address: 875 LaFayette Street, Ringgold, GA 30736
- Phone: 706 -935- 3511
- Marriage Records: 1853
- Probate Records: 1853
Where can I find Catoosa County, GA Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Catoosa County vital records can be found at the Georgia Department of Health which has copies for copies of birth and death records since Jan 1919, copies of marriage since June 9, 1952 to 1996 and a Divorce records index since June 9, 1952. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Georgia for current fees and application process, and any privacy restrictions.
You can download an application for copies of Catoosa Co. Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate or Death Certificates to mail.
The Catoosa County Health Department can issue Birth, Marriage and Death certificates while you wait. Contact the Clerk of Superior Court for Divorce Records and the Probate Judge for Marriage Records.
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Catoosa County, GA?
A list of Catoosa County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Georgia Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies.
- Northwest Georgia Historical & Genealogical Society
- Catoosa County Library, Benton Place Campus, 108 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold,GA 30736
- Catoosa County Historical Society, PO Box 113; Ringgold, GA 30736-0113; Mary D. Humphreys; (706) 965-3056.
- Chickamauga Chattanooga NMP, PO Box 2128 ; Fort Oglethorpe , GA 30742-0128 ; Superintendent; (706) 866-9241.
Where can I find someone to do historical or genealogical research in Catoosa County, GA?
Generally the staff of public offices and local libraries and historical and genealogical societies cannot undertake extensive or detailed research for individuals beyond limited index lookups, etc. Each office can advise as to their policy. Scott Searches/Historycatcher is a professional research service that offers historical and genealogical research in Catoosa County, GA. Projects can range from searching records & obtaining photocopies or digital scans of documents to more complex topical research and analysis, depending on need. Other services include an on-site photography service if you need photographs of cemetery markers, or other historically significant locations, and interviews with cooperative and knowledgable local persons, including high quality digital audio recordings, verbatim transcripts, or interview summaries.
Scott Searches/Historycatcher can also assist attorneys, estate administrators, professional genealogists, amateur family historians, reunion organizers, and individuals locate living relatives or descendants through specialized forensic genealogical services, and missing persons investigations.