The Trail of Tears, 2E 22, Woodbury,TN
Posted by: 
snfromky
N 35° 49.522 W 086° 03.387
16S E 585228 N 3964990
Near here, the Cherokee Nation spent about 3 weeks during the "Trail of Tears".
Waymark Code: WMHTFE
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2013
Views: 10
In the valley to the south, that part of the Cherokee Nation which took part in the enforced overland migration to Indian Territory rested for about three weeks in 1839. About 15,000 persons of various ages took part in the march. Several who died here were buried in this area.
Marker Name: The Trail of Tears
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 2E 22
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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