Discover Fort Oglethorpe!

You'll discover local information and discount passes to local attractions at our Welcome Center.

We are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST) and can be found at 10 Barnhardt Circle in Fort Oglethorpe.

(706) 841-0339 ~ Email

Our story begins in 1898 when US Soldiers began training in the Chickamauga Battlefield for the Spanish-American War. Fort Oglethorpe served as a military post till 1946.

Enjoy a fascinating Walking Tour of Barnhardt Circle ~ the heart of the former military post. You can pick up a guide at our Welcome Center or take the tour virtually below.

The City of Fort O was established in 1949, and our story continues today as a thriving community that has never forgotten where we came from.

Fort Oglethorpe is just nine miles south of Chattanooga and is in the center of family-friendly entertainment and events.