Town Of Chatom

The Town of Chatom was founded in 1904 at the intersection of Highway 56 and 17. Being located in the center of the county, it became the county seat in 1907.

In 1949 the town became the largest municipality in Washington County. Today the town has a population of 1205 and is proud of its many ccomplishments.

Chatom is the home to a modern Library, Hospital/Nursing Home, Community Center, Lake Ellis, and a beautiful 18-hole golf course. We are also home to the Sartomer Corporation, the leader in chemical safety throughout the world.