New Echota State Historic Site
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New Echota State Historic Site in Calhoun, Georgia, was the capital of the Cherokee Nation from 1825 until the tragic events of the Trail of Tears in the late 1830s. It holds great historical significance as the site where the first Cherokee-language newspaper, the Cherokee Phoenix, was published. Visitors can explore reconstructed buildings, including the council house, Supreme Court, and homes, to learn about Cherokee culture, governance, and the nation's forced relocation. The site offers a powerful reflection on both Cherokee heritage and the broader history of Native American displacement in the United States.
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History • Scenic