Cherokee County
Origin of the Name
Cherokee County was named after the Cherokee Native American tribe.
Cherokee County
County Details
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County Seat Rusk
Established 1846
Population 50,412
Median Age 38.2
Land Area 1052.96 sq mi
Water Area 9.22 sq mi
Total Area 1062.17 sq mi
Percent Urban 27.54%
Percent Rural 72.46%
Latitude, Longitude 31.7982° N, 95.1432° W