Cherokee County is located in the northeastern corner of Alabama and is part of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Centre.

Cherokee County is governed by a five-member county commission, elected from single-member districts. The county is also served by a sheriff, district attorney, probate judge, circuit clerk, and other county officials.

The economy of Cherokee County is largely based on agriculture, with poultry and cattle being the primary sources of income. The county is also home to several manufacturing plants.

The county is served by several major highways, including U.S. Route 411, Alabama State Route 9, and Alabama State Route 68. The county is also served by the Centre Municipal Airport.

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