Cherokee Removal Memorial Park ~ Meigs County Tennessee
N 35° 24.427 W 085° 00.393
16S E 681012 N 3920017
Quick Description: Cherokee Removal Memorial Park in Meigs County Tennessee.
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 9/26/2007 9:34:23 PM
Waymark Code: WM29DK
Views: 172
Long Description:
Cherokee Removal Park located on the banks of the Tennessee River
in Birchwood, Tennessee was one of the main staging areas for the
Trail Of Tears. Thousands of Cherokee Indians camped here before
their infamous trip to the west. This area had nine encampments of
thousands of Cherokees that waited weeks to be sent across the
river here at Blythe Ferry. Some were very sick and many with a sad
heart at leaving their beloved homeland.
Routes: Northern Route
Address if available:
6800 Blythe Ferry Lane
Birchwood, TN USA
37308
Marker Website: [Web Link]
Additional Coordinates: Not Listed
Additional Information: Not listed
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