Memorial at Old Stone Presbyterian Church in Catoosa County, Georgia
Posted by: Sprinterman
N 34° 54.381 W 085° 04.625
16S E 675680 N 3864345
Located on GA 2 east of US 41 at Tiger Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia.
Waymark Code: WM2MTK
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2007
Views: 76
Text of the monument:
In 1838 federal soldiers forced the Cherokee to march from Georgia to the Indian Territory. That area would later be known as Oklahoma.
Thousands died on the march, which began in the midst of a drought and continued into a harsh winter. This march would later be known as the Trail of Tears.
Many Cherokee and their families from our community were forced to leave their homes and join the march. They would have traveled along the old federal road which passed by this church.
This is a memorial to all of the lives that were lost on the Trail of Tears.
Routes: Bell Route
Address if available: 41 Old Cohutta Rd Ringgold, GA USA 30736
Additional Information: The church at this site is very interesting too be sure to visit.
Marker Website: [Web Link]
Additional Coordinates: Not Listed
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