Etowah

Etowah is a toponym used in the southeastern United States. Derived from the Cherokee language, the name has been applied to rivers, counties, and towns, reflecting the region’s Indigenous history and later settlement.

Etowah River: A river in northern Georgia that flows into the Coosa River, forming part of the Coosa–Alabama River basin. The river runs through several counties and has historical significance to Indigenous communities and early American settlement; its name is preserved in nearby places and institutions.

Etowah Indian Mounds: An archaeological site near Cartersville, Georgia, that preserves a Mississippian-era ceremonial and residential complex. The site includes eight earthwork mounds and associated platform structures. It is designated a National Historic Landmark and is administered as a unit of the National Park Service.

Etowah, Tennessee: A small city in McMinn County, eastern Tennessee. It developed as a rural community and is distinct from the historic sites and river systems associated with the Georgia region.

Etowah County, Alabama: A county in northeastern Alabama with Gadsden as its county seat. Created in the 19th century, it takes its name from the Etowah region and river, which are part of the broader Tennessee Valley area.