New Euchota State Historic Site
Last Capitol of the Cherokee Nation
VISIT THE NATION’S CAPITOL By the 1800’s, there was a determination by some who wanted the total removal of the Native Americans from this region. By the mid 1820’s, a constitution, a government model was adopted similar to the United States, to show they could dwell peacefully.
In what is now Gordon County, Georgia, the Native Americans created a village that would become their nation’s capital. History leaves ruins of their past of the government buildings, farms, trading post, a school, a church, and a newspaper called The Cherokee Phoenix. It is still being published today on a reservation.
One of the only original structures still standing is the missionary’s home. By the late 1830’s, they were locked up until they were marched westward on what is referred to as the Trail of Tears. Come, walk the village and learn about their story. Find out more: New Echota State Historic Site Calhoun, GA Phone: 706-624-1321 Find on FB