Legend of the Cherokee Rose
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YoSam.
N 37° 22.107 W 088° 35.119
16S E 359623 N 4136925
Quick Description: Legend on tomb stone type marker in center of a small local cemetery.
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 7/20/2008 9:07:44 AM
Waymark Code: WM483K
Views: 63
Long Description:
Marker Text:
LEGEND OF THE CHEROKEE ROSE
When the Trail of Tears started in 1838, the mothers of the
Cherokee children were grieving and crying so much, they were
unable to help their children survive the journey. The elders
prayed for a sign that would lift the mothers spirits to give them
the strength. The next day a beautiful rose began to grow where
each of the mother's tears fell. The rose is white for their tears,
a gold center represents the gold taken from Cherokee lands and
seven leaves on each stem for the seven Cherokee clans. The White
Cherokee Rose grows along the route of the Trail of Tears and
Eastern Oklahoma today.
Routes: Northern Route
Address if available:
Brownfield Rd., 1 mile S. IL-146,
1 mile N. Brownfield,
Brownfield, , IL USA
Additional Coordinates: Not Listed
Additional Information: Not listed
Marker Website: Not listed
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