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Chattanooga has become a model of environmental responsibility and sustainable growth. This remarkable turnaround has seen attractive park development along several miles of
riverfront, private development of a cultural district, and the introduction of
free, non-polluting, electric public transportation.
About Hamilton County
The creation of the new county from the frontier of Southeast Tennessee was brought
on by a treaty with the Cherokees in 1817 known as the Hiawassee Purchase. By its
terms, the Indians yielded large sections of Alabama and Georgia as well as the
Sequatchie Valley and the area that became Hamilton County.
The county was named in honor of Alexander Hamilton, who was secretary of the treasury
in George Washington’s administration.
At the time of the 1820 census, Hamilton County reported 821 residents. Today, Hamilton
County boasts an estimated 295,000 residents.
Rich in history of the American South, blessed with scenic beauty that enhances
every aesthetic experience, proud of its heritage and excited about its future,
Hamilton County offers a bounty of cultural and recreational activities which enhances
its reputation as a thriving business center.
(This quote is courtesy of Hamilton County's Web Site.)
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