Welcome to Cohutta ...
The city of Cohutta is located in Whitfield County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Cohutta, you might consider that their post office opened in 1882.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Cohutta has a population of 641 people<2> (see below for details).
Cohutta is 860 feet [262 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Cohutta lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Cohutta (for example, toward Jasper (TN)), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Area codes for Cohutta: (706) and (762)<4>
The ZIP code for Cohutta: 30710<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Cohutta had an population of 641 people. This is a decrease of 3.03% since the 2010 Census.
At the time of the 2010 Census, Cohutta had a population of 661 people. This makes Cohutta the county's 4th most populous community.
More information can be found on the Census Page for Cohutta.
Communities near Cohutta ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Cohutta.
- John Ross Estates
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for John Ross Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for John Ross Estates
- John Ross Estates is located in Walker County
- Estimated population in 2018: 84,310 people
- Cleveland
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cleveland
- Cleveland is located in Bradley County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 45,948 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cleveland <7>
- Newnan Springs
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newnan Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newnan Springs
- Newnan Springs is located in Catoosa County
- Estimated population in 2019: 41,581 people
- Lytle
(18 miles [29 km] to the west) - Dalton
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dalton
- Dalton is located in Whitfield County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 33,368 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dalton <7>
- East Ridge
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Ridge
- East Ridge is located in Hamilton County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 21,205 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for East Ridge <7>
- East Brainerd
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Brainerd have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Brainerd
- East Brainerd is located in Hamilton County (TN)
- Collegedale
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collegedale have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Collegedale
- Collegedale is located in Hamilton County (TN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,400 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collegedale <7>
- Fort Oglethorpe
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Oglethorpe
- Fort Oglethorpe is located in Catoosa County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,973 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Oglethorpe <7>
- Milbro Heights
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milbro Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milbro Heights
- Milbro Heights is located in Hamilton County (TN)
- Estimated population in 2014: 7,834 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Cohutta. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Cohutta.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Cohutta. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Cohutta.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Cohutta. See our Newspapers Page for Cohutta.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Cohutta ...
Looking for more information about Cohutta? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Cohutta, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Cohutta.
Adding Cohutta to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Cohutta in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Cohutta was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Cohutta post office opened in 1882.
We also found Cohutta on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1895.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Cohutta.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Cohutta. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Whitfield County: www.whitfieldcountyga.com/
The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Georgia's counties, including Whitfield, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Cohutta. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Cohutta - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Area code (762) is an overlay for area code (706). |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Cohutta). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Cohutta or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |