Welcome to Ooltewah ...
Ooltewah is located in Hamilton County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Ooltewah, you might consider that their post office opened in 1870.
From the 2010 Census (the most recent Census number we have), Ooltewah had a population of 687 people.<2> (see below for details).
Ooltewah is 760 feet [232 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Ooltewah lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Ooltewah (for example, toward Jasper), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Ooltewah is located in the (423) area code.
The ZIP code for Ooltewah: 37363<4>
Communities near Ooltewah ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Ooltewah.
- Chattanooga
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chattanooga
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 184,742 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chattanooga <5>
- John Ross Estates
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)- 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 (GA)
- Estimated population in 2018: 84,310 people
- Cleveland
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cleveland
- Cleveland is located in Bradley County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 45,948 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cleveland <5>
- Newnan Springs
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- 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 (GA)
- Estimated population in 2019: 41,581 people
- Lytle
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest) - East Ridge
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- 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
- Population from the 2020 Census: 21,205 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for East Ridge <5>
- East Brainerd
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- 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
- Soddy - Daisy
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Soddy - Daisy have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Soddy - Daisy
- Soddy - Daisy is located in Hamilton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,719 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Soddy - Daisy <5>
- Soddy Lake Heights
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Soddy Lake Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Soddy Lake Heights
- Soddy Lake Heights is located in Hamilton County
- Estimated population in 2014: 13,190 people
- Middle Valley Estates
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middle Valley Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Valley Estates
- Middle Valley Estates is located in Hamilton County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 12,684 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 Ooltewah. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ooltewah.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ooltewah. 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 Ooltewah.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ooltewah. See our Newspapers Page for Ooltewah.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ooltewah ...
Looking for more information about Ooltewah? 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 Ooltewah, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Ooltewah.
Adding Ooltewah to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Ooltewah 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 Ooltewah was in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
We also found Ooltewah in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Ooltewah.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ooltewah. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Hamilton County: www.hamiltontn.gov/
The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including Hamilton, 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 Ooltewah. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ooltewah - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 community (such as Ooltewah). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Ooltewah or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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. |