Major Ridge - WPA - Floyd Co., GA
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Major Ridge marker mounted on a stone at the Chieftains Museum, 501 Riverside Parkway, Rome, GA.
Waymark Code: WM5VBZ
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2009
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Major Ridge
Principal Chief of the Cherokee tribe of the Indians, moved to this spot about 1794 and built this dwelling
Modernized by later owners. His ferry and trading post made this farm a tribal center. Here was negotiated final treaty for the Cherokee removal, 1835 -- 1838.
WPA 1936
Major Ridge
Type of Marker: Building
Date: 1936
Sponsor: WPA
Marker #: Not listed
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