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Cherokee County is most certainly one of the "crown jewels" in the State of Alabama! 

Located near the Lookout Mountain Parkway and just 15 miles from Interstate 59, Cherokee County is 80 miles northeast of Birmingham, AL, 70 miles southwest of Chattanooga, TN, 65 miles southeast of Huntsville, AL, and 90 miles northwest of Atlanta, GA. For this reason, our county is an excellent pivotal point from which one can discover some of the greatest treasures in the South!

Home to 24,609 residents (2007 demographics), Cherokee County is located in the northeast section of Alabama.  Cherokee County can best be described as a rural agricultural community whose solid economic environment is comprised of fertile lands and an abundant water supply.  Agriculture is the county's largest industry, involving not only row crops but also new agri-science businesses such as seed production and ornamental plants.

Cherokee County is blessed with abundant natural beauty, parks, moderate climate, scenic mountains and beautiful Lake Weiss. Known as "The Crappie Capital of the World," Weiss Lake attracts fishermen from all over the country to enjoy the area and to pursue its large and abundant Crappie, as well as catfish and bass. Weiss Lake's recreational areas provide a beautiful place where you can enjoy fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, picnicking, sailing, or swimming.

Weiss Lake makes tourism a vital part of the local economy.  This 30,200-acre impoundment of the Coosa, Chattooga, and Little Rivers, is a hydro-electric lake owned by Alabama Power Company. Weiss Lake is the place to be if you're into lake-fun!

Other recreational facilities include baseball and softball fields,  an 18-hole golf course, public tennis courts, and soccer leagues.  Rock-climbing at Cherokee Rock Village, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, and hiking and picnicking at Little River Canyon Mouth Park add to the sporting fun that can be found in Cherokee County.

Nearby Little River Canyon National Preserve, historical sites, points-of-interest and town festivals complement the county's appeal as an attractive place to live, work, and visit.

The county school system offers the more than 4,000 students of Cherokee County extensive learning opportunities, including the traditional curriculum, fine arts, vocational training, and technology.  With the many athletic programs and extra-curricular activities at each school, students are assured a well-rounded, quality education.

Cherokee County is also home to Gadsden State Community College's newest campus.  This new GSCC facility will house a new nursing school, the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, and a new economic development office.  This new facility, a collaborative partnership between local and state government, will also house a new sports arena and community theater.

Cherokee County is the host of many local areas of interest. One nearby area is known as Cherokee Rock Village. Rock formations over 100 feet high form unusual observation decks, inviting rock-climbing enthusiasts from around the country. This area is located on an old pioneer road and Indian trail that is today called the Lookout Mountain Trail, a trail known to have existed during the Civil War.  Cherokee Rock Village was one of the sites for filming the 2006 movie Failure to Launch starring Matthew McConaughey & Sarah Jessica Parker.

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