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Moundbuilders, Creek and Cherokee all called North Georgia home

Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation
In the early 1800's the Cherokee began a nationalistic movement that ended with the creation of the Cherokee Nation. The only capital of the nation was New Echota from 1825-1838
Chieftains Trail
Chieftains Trail
Georgia's Moundbuilders
Georgia's Moundbuilders
Georgia's first civilization, the Mississippian Moundbuilders, rose during Woodlands Indian period and built both ceremonial and burial mounds throughout the state
Golden Age of Moundbuilders
Golden Age of Moundbuilders
The Golden Age of Moundbuilders changed the science of Archeology in America from artifact hunting to valid archaeological study of America's first civilization. Although many conclusions reached by scientists tended to reflect the prevalent racism of the day, some of the earliest Moundbuilder hunters made valid observations that are still considered correct today
Moundbuilders
Moundbuilders
America's first Civilization, Moundbuilders lived near rivers, moving from the southern Mississippi to most of the Eastern United States
Moundbuilders and Modern Man
Moundbuilders and Modern Man
American archeology made advances studying the Moundbuilder cultures. Today scientists and politicians have combined to preserve America's first great civilization.
The Cherokee
The Cherokee
A description of the lifestyles and general history of the Cherokee
Woodland Indians
Woodland Indians
The Eastern Woodland Indian culture rose between 2000 BC and 1000 BC as nomadic Archaic Indians settled into permanent villages. They would control Eastern North America until the rise of the Moundbuilders
Worcester v. Georgia
Worcester v. Georgia
Chief Justice Marshall validate the Treaty Clause of the United States Constitution in a ruling in favor of the Cherokee Nation
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Biographies
Mary Musgrove, Queen of the Creeks
Mary Musgrove, Queen of the Creeks
Empress & Queen of the Upper & Lower Creeks
Elias Boudinot
Elias Boudinot
First editor of the Cherokee Phoenix, Leader of the Treaty Party and brother of Stand Watie
Benjamin Hawkins
Benjamin Hawkins
US Senator, Creek Indian Agent
Major Ridge
Major Ridge
Leader of the Cherokee Nation in Georgia, Major Ridge is most famous for his betrayal that led to the Trail of Tears.
James Vann
James Vann
Powerful mixed-blood Cherokee Chief who built the Vann House and introduced Christianity into the Cherokee Nation before his murder in 1809 during the Revolt of the Young Chiefs
North Georgia Events
Christmas at the Vann House
Christmas at the Vann House
Perhaps the earliest Christmas in North Georgia occurred at the Vann House in 1805. The Georgia State Park recreates the celebration each year with...
North Georgia State Parks
Chief Vann House Historic Site
Chief Vann House Historic Site
At the start of the 19th Century, James Vann was one of the richest men in the Western Hemisphere. Visit the stately manor of this mixed race Cherokee who owned black slaves and began the rapid acculturation of his tribe.
New Echota Walking Tour
New Echota Walking Tour
Fort Mountain State Park
Fort Mountain State Park
High on a mountain in northwest Georgia an enigmatic wall attracts thousands of visitors a week.
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
Largest of the middle period Moundbuilders settlements, this state park also has a museum about the Mississippian culture.
Poetry Corner
The Neverending Trail
The Neverending Trail
Noted poet Del 'Abe' Jones tells the story of the Trail of Tears in a touching, historically accurate poem.
The Neverending Trail
The Neverending Trail
Poet Abe Jones expresses his feelings about the Cherokee Trail of Tears

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