Locate It: New Echota Cherokee Capital State Historic Site

Northwest Georgia Mountains

New Echota Cherokee Capital State Historic Site

New Echota is one of the most significant Cherokee Indian sites in the nation and was where the tragic ‘Trail of Tears’ officially began. Visitors can see 12 original and reconstructed buildings. Nature trails leads visitors to New Town Creek and a small beaver pond.

Address:
1211 Chatsworth Hwy. NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
gastateparks.org/NewEchota

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