Long Island of the Holston - Kingsport, TN
Posted by: 
vhasler
N 36° 32.976 W 082° 35.170
17S E 358035 N 4046080
City of Kingsport in July 1976 returned 3.61 acres of the northwest end of Long Island to the Cherokee Nation as sacred ceremonial grounds.
Waymark Code: WM80MP
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2010
Views: 4
Long Island in Kingsport, which is a sacred ceremonial ground for the Cherokee, was relinquished by treaty on Jan 7th, 1806. It was also a meeting ground for the region. In July 1976, a small portion of the northwest end of the island was returned to the Cherokee people. This monument was placed in this section, but during the past 20 years I have not seen any further activity.
Type of Nation Within: Other
Tribe or Band: Cherokee (Eastern Band)
Address of Main Entrance to area:
Long Island
Kingsport, TN USA
37660
Land Area - Specify Acres or Miles: 3.61 acres
Population: Zero
Date when area was established or set aside: 07/16/1976
Open or Closed to Public: Open To Public
Coordinates of site within area to visit: N 36° 32.976 W 082° 35.170
Website for further information: Not listed
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