Encyclopedia - Cherokee: Encyclopedia - Cherokee
Flag of the Cherokee Nation The seal of the United Keetoowah Band Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma (f):    175,000+ United Keetoowah ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee - Famous Cherokees
There were several famous Cherokees in American history, including Sequoyah, who invented the Cherokee writing system. Sequoyah is one of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee - The Modern Cherokee Nation
Cherokee - The Environment. Today the Cherokee Nation is a leader in the environmental protection field. Since 1992 the Nation has serv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Trail: Encyclopedia - Cherokee Trail
The Cherokee Trail was a historic trail in the present-day U.S. states of Colorado and Wyoming that was used from the late 1840s up throu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Society: Encyclopedia - Cherokee Society
Flag of the Cherokee Nation The seal of the United Keetoowah Band Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma (f):    175,000+ United Keetoowah ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee - History
Beginning at about the time of the American Revolutionary War (late 1700s), divisions over continued accommodation of encroachments by wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Language: Encyclopedia - Cherokee Language
Cherokee (Cherokee: ᏣᎳᎩ Tsalagi) is an Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee people. It is the only Southern Iroquoian language...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Clans: Encyclopedia - Cherokee Clans
The Cherokee Clans were the traditional social organization of ancient Cherokee or Ah-ni-yv-wi-ya society. Cherokee Clans - Background on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Mythology: Encyclopedia - Cherokee Mythology
The Cherokee are a Native American culture who mainly live in the southeastern United States and in Oklahoma. The Cherokee venerated the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Cherokee North Carolina
Cherokee is a town in Swain County, North Carolina. It is the headquarters for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. It is also a tou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Black Drink: Encyclopedia - Cherokee Black Drink
The Cherokee black drink was a ceremonial drink consumed during purification and renewal ceremonies under the ancient Ah-ni-ku-ta-ni moon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Moons Ceremonies: Encyclopedia - Cherokee Moons Ceremonies
The Cherokee Moons Ceremonies were the ancient seasonal round of ceremonies practiced during ancient times by the Ah-ni-yv-wi-ya or Chero...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County North Carolina: Encyclopedia - Cherokee County North Carolina
Cherokee County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 24,298. Its county seat is Murphy6. Che...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Nation V. Georgia: Encyclopedia - Cherokee Nation V. Georgia
Cherokee Nation v. Georgia, 30 U.S. 1 (1831), was a United States Supreme Court decision. Cherokee Nation v. Georgia - Background. On De...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chickamauga Tribe: Encyclopedia - Chickamauga Tribe
The Chickamauga (also Chikamaka) are an American Indian people related to the Cherokee people. The Chickamauga split off from the Cheroke...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unto These Hills: Encyclopedia - Unto These Hills
Unto These Hills is the third oldest outdoor historical drama in the United States after The Lost Colony in Manteo, North Carolina. The p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Language: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Language - Cherokee Syllabary
Cherokee is written in a syllabary invented by Sequoyah (a.k.a. George Guess). In his system, each symbol represents a syllable rather th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Language: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Language - Phonology
Cherokee only has one labial consonant, /m/, which is relatively new to the language, unless one counts the Cherokee w a labial instead o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Society: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Society - The Seven Cherokee Clans
Ancient Cherokee or Ah-ni-yv-wi-ya society was traditionally grouped around a social organization of seven clans. These were: Blue (also...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Clans: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Clans - Background On Cherokee Clans In Ancient History
There were seven clans in antiquity. There is a common misperception that the Ah-ni-ku-ta-ni or ancient Cherokee priesthood comprised an ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Kansas: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Kansas - Geography
Cherokee is located at 37°20'38" North, 94°49'22" West (37.343962, -94.822830)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the ci...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Alabama: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Alabama - Geography
Cherokee is located at 34°45'30" North, 87°58'7" West (34.758297, -87.968549)GR1. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Clans: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Clans - The Seven Cherokee Clans
Ah-ni-ga-to-ge-wi or Wild Potato Clan - Were known to be farmers and gatherers of the wild potato plants in swamps (hence the name gatoge...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Iowa: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Iowa - Geography
Cherokee is located at 42°45'3" North, 95°33'2" West (42.750818, -95.550472)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Oklahoma: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Oklahoma - Geography
Cherokee is located at 36°45'15" North, 98°21'19" West (36.754163, -98.355283)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the ci...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Clans: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Clans - Clan Customs Of The Cherokee Clans
Customs of the Cherokee clans have evolved since ancient times, however, tradtionalists still observe clan customs regarding marriage and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Clans: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Clans - Cherokee Marriage Customs Between The Clans
Cherokee Marriages were as much between the Grandmothers of a clan as between the couple themselves. It was not permitted to marry within...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Clans: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Clans - Ancient Spiritual Symbolism Of The Cherokee Clans
Ah-ni-ga-to-ge-wi or Wild Potato Clan represented the material plane of earth or physical matter (earth). Ah-ni-gi-lo(la)-hi or Long Hair...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Piper Cherokee: Encyclopedia Ii - Piper Cherokee - History
The original Cherokees were the Cherokee 150 and Cherokee 160 (PA-28-150 and PA-28-160), which started production in 1961 (unless otherwi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Society: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Society - Villages
Each village of the Cherokees had two governmental units comprised of a white and red government. During times of peace the white governm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Language: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Language - Computer Representation
Cherokee is represented in Unicode, in the character range U+13A0 to U+13F4. Cherokee fonts come with Mac OS X, version 10.3 (Panther). C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Language: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Language - Computer Representation
Cherokee is represented in Unicode, in the character range U+13A0 to U+13F4. A single Cherokee font is supplied with Mac OS X, version 10...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jeep Grand Cherokee: Encyclopedia Ii - Jeep Grand Cherokee - Development
The Grand Cherokee was a spinoff of the notably smaller Jeep Cherokee. Based on the Jeep Concept 1 (1989), the Grand Cherokee's origins d...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cherokee Healing: Alternative Health Dictionary On Cherokee Healing
Cherokee healing (Cherokee Medicine): Traditional medicine of the Cherokees, a Native American people.   Its apparent principle ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Society: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Society - Traditional Use Of Masks
Masks pervade virtually every society and culture of people known to humankind. For Native Americans, the mask served a very important fu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County Iowa: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County Iowa - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,495 km² (577 mi²). 1,495 km² (577 mi²) of it is land and 0 km²...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County Texas: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County Texas - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,750 km² (1,062 mi²). 2,725 km² (1,052 mi²) of it is land and 25...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County Texas: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County Texas - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 46,659 people, 16,651 households, and 12,105 families residing in the county. The population density...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County Kansas: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County Kansas - Education
Cherokee County Kansas - Unified school districts. See also the complete list of unified school districts in Kansas. Riverton USD 404 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County Alabama: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County Alabama - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 23,988 people, 9,719 households, and 7,201 families residing in the county. The population density i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Piper Cherokee: Encyclopedia Ii - Piper Cherokee - Wing Design
Originally, all Cherokees had a rectangular wing popularly called the Hershey Bar wing. Beginning with the Warrior in 1974, Piper switche...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County Georgia - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,124 km² (434 mi²). 1,097 km² (424 mi²) of it is land and 27 km�...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cherokee War: American History Dictionary - Cherokee War
Definition and meaning of Cherokee War:   Cherokee War This conflict from 1759 to 1761 on the southern frontier between the C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Village Arkansas: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Village Arkansas - Geography
Cherokee Village is located at 36°17'36" North, 91°34'20" West (36.293289, -91.572336)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Society: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Society - Cultural Values And Traditional Views
Culture is born from beliefs and traditions that draw people together with a sense of "oneness" through the unity of family, clan, and tr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County Kansas: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County Kansas - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,531 km² (591 mi²). 1,521 km² (587 mi²) of it is land and 10 km�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County Georgia - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 141,903 people, 49,495 households, and 39,200 families residing in the county. The population densit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County Kansas: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County Kansas - Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there are 22,605 people, 8,875 households, and 6,239 families residing in the county. The population density ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County Iowa: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County Iowa - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,035 people, 5,378 households, and 3,597 families residing in the county. The population density i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County Georgia - Original Territory
Originally, Cherokee County was more like a territory than a county, covering everything northwest of the Chattahoochee River and Chestat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jeep Grand Cherokee: Encyclopedia Ii - Jeep Grand Cherokee - Zj 1993–1998
The ZJ models, manufactured from 1993 to 1998, originally came in 3 general trims, the Base, Laredo, and the Limited. The Base model (als...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Clans: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Clans - Clan Married Life
Once a couple had married, they lived with the wife's clan. Since any children born to the couple were of the same clan as the woman, her...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Ross Cherokee Chief: Encyclopedia Ii - John Ross Cherokee Chief - Rise To National Leadership
John Ross Cherokee chief - Political Apprenticeship. The years 1812 to 1827 were also a period of political apprenticeship for Ross. Be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County, North Carolina: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County, North Carolina - History
The county was formed in 1839 from the western part of Macon County. It was named for the Cherokee people, some of whom still live in the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jeep Cherokee: Encyclopedia Ii - Jeep Cherokee - Xj 1984–1996
The XJ Cherokee was introduced in 1984 as the first unibody Jeep. It was to be replaced by the larger Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) in 1993, b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jeep Grand Cherokee: Encyclopedia Ii - Jeep Grand Cherokee - Wj 1999–2004
The redesigned WJ 1999 Grand Cherokee shared just 127 parts with its predecessor. A notable feature that was available this generation is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jeep Cherokee: Encyclopedia Ii - Jeep Cherokee - Sj 1974–1983
The first vehicle to use the Cherokee name was the 1974 SJ. Based on the Jeep Wagoneer, the Cherokee was marketed as the "sporty" two-doo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jeep Cherokee: Encyclopedia Ii - Jeep Cherokee - Xj 1997–2001
The Cherokee was slightly redesigned in 1997. Both 4 and 6-cylinder engines were offered up to the last year, when only the six was avail...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County North Carolina: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County North Carolina - History
The county was formed in 1839 from the western part of Macon County. It was named for the Cherokee people, some of whom still live in the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County Kansas: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County Kansas - Cities And Towns
Cherokee County Kansas - Incorporated cities. Population 1,000 to 10,000: Baxter Springs Columbus (county seat) Galena Population les...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County, North Carolina: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County, North Carolina - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,209 km² (467 mi²). 1,179 km² (455 mi²) of it is land and 30 km�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County North Carolina: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County North Carolina - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 24,298 people, 10,336 households, and 7,369 families residing in the county. The population density ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County Georgia - Remaining County
In 1857, part of the southeastern corner of the county was ceded by the state legislature to form Milton County. In the 1890s, The Atlant...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Ross Cherokee Chief: Encyclopedia Ii - John Ross Cherokee Chief - Civil War Period
John Ross Cherokee chief - Attempt at Neutrality. The American Civil War was a test for Ross to hold the nation together, preserve nati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Ross Cherokee Chief: Encyclopedia Ii - John Ross Cherokee Chief - Business Activities
At the age of twenty, after having completed his education, he was appointed as Indian agent to the western Cherokee and sent to Arkansas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Nation V. Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Nation V. Georgia - Background
On December 20, 1828, Georgia, fearful that the United States would be unable to effect the removal of the Cherokee Nation, enacted a ser...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County, North Carolina: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County, North Carolina - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 24,298 people, 10,336 households, and 7,369 families residing in the county. The population density ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Ross Cherokee Chief: Encyclopedia Ii - John Ross Cherokee Chief - Childhood
Ross was born near Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, to Mollie and Daniel Ross. Ross's geneology begins with William Shorey, a Scottish interp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County North Carolina: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County North Carolina - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,209 km² (467 mi²). 1,179 km² (455 mi²) of it is land and 30 km�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Nation V. Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Nation V. Georgia - Background
On December 20, 1828, Georgia, fearful that the United States would be unable to effect the removal of the Cherokee Nation, enacted a ser...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Nation V. Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Nation V. Georgia - The Case
In June 1830, a delegation of Cherokee led by Chief John Ross selected William Wirt, attorney general in the Monroe and Adams administrat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Nation V. Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Nation V. Georgia - The Bench
Cherokee Nation v. Georgia - Opinion. Written by: Chief Justice John Marshall Joined by: Justices William Johnson, Henry Baldwin, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Moons Ceremonies: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Moons Ceremonies - Ah-ni-ku-ta-ni Seasonal Moon Ceremonies
Nv-da ka-na-wo-ga - COLD MOON Nv-da ko-la - BONE MOON (so little food, people gnaw on bones and eat bone marrow soup) Nv-da u-no-le - WIN...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stand Watie: Encyclopedia Ii - Stand Watie - Civil War Service
Watie was the only Native American on either side of the Civil War to rise to a Brigadier General's rank. After Chief John Ross and the C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Clans: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Clans - Clan Marriage Ceremonies Of The Ah-ni-ku-ta-ni
On the morning of the marriage ceremony, the groom was expected to leave before dawn and go to a spot near a river or other body of runni...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Velar Approximant: Encyclopedia Ii - Velar Approximant - In Other Languages
Velar approximant - Cherokee. Cherokee has [ɰ] as a phoneme, although it is sometimes realized as its allophone [w]. It is usually Rom...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Clans: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Clans - Spiritual Significance Of The Clans In Ah-ni-ku-ta-ni Rituals
In ancient times, the clan names represented to the Ah-ni-ku-ta-ni the balance between the spiritual forces that shaped and guided the hu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Ross Cherokee Chief: Encyclopedia Ii - John Ross Cherokee Chief - Ross Versus The Ridge Party
McLean's advice precipitated a split within the Cherokee leadership as John Ridge and Elias Boudinot began to doubt Ross' leadership. In ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee County South Carolina: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee County South Carolina - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 52,537 people, 20,495 households, and 14,612 families residing in the county. The population density...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee Moons Ceremonies: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee Moons Ceremonies - Modern Cherokee Moons Ah-ni-yv-wi-ya Sv-no-yi-hi
Cold Moon....January U-no-lv-ta-ni Bony Moon...February Ka-ga-li Windy Moon...March Ah-nv-yi Flower Moon...April Ka-wo-ni Planting Moon....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trail Of Tears: Encyclopedia Ii - Trail Of Tears - Georgia And The Cherokee Nation
The rapidly expanding population of the United States early in the nineteenth century created tensions with American Indian tribes locate...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Piper Cherokee: Encyclopedia Ii - Piper Cherokee - Specifications Pa-28-161 Warrior Ii 1982-
Piper Cherokee - General characteristics. Crew: one, pilot, (co-Pilot, Optional) Capacity: 3 passengers Length: 23 ft 10 in (7.3 m) Wi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trail Of Tears: Encyclopedia Ii - Trail Of Tears - Removal Treaty And Resistance
With the landslide reelection of Andrew Jackson in 1832, some of the most strident Cherokee opponents of removal began to rethink their p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Worcester V. Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Worcester V. Georgia - The Case
Worcester is considered one of the most influential decisions in the area of law applicable to American Indians. The Marshall court had p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trail Of Tears: Encyclopedia Ii - Trail Of Tears - Aftermath
The Cherokees who removed initially settled near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The political turmoil resulting from the Treaty of New Echota and t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North Alabama: Encyclopedia Ii - North Alabama - Principal Cities In Order Of Population
North Alabama - Huntsville - 164570. North Alabama - Decatur - 53929. North Alabama - Florence - 36264. North Alabama - Madison - ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trail Of Tears: Encyclopedia Ii - Trail Of Tears - Gold Rush And Court Cases
These tensions between Georgia and the Cherokee Nation were brought to a crisis by the discovery of gold near Dahlonega, Georgia in 1829,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trail Of Tears: Encyclopedia Ii - Trail Of Tears - Forced Removal
The protests against the Treaty of New Echota continued. In the spring of 1838, Chief Ross presented a petition with more than 15,000 Che...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Major Ridge: Encyclopedia Ii - Major Ridge - Removal And Beyond
Ridge had long opposed U.S. government proposals for the Cherokees to sell their lands and remove to the West, but the rapidly expanding ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lookout Mountain: Encyclopedia Ii - Lookout Mountain - Alabama
Lookout Mountain - Little River. Nearly 75% of Lookout Mountain is situated within Alabama. Little River Canyon is located on the mount...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gordon County Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Gordon County Georgia - History
Gordon County was created on February 13, 1850 by an act of the General Assembly (Ga. Laws 1849-50, p. 124). The new county was formed fr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nvwoti: Alternative Health Dictionary On Nvwoti
Nvwoti (Cherokee herbal medicine): Native American form of botanical healing that treats all human components: emotional, physical, so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asa Earl Carter: Encyclopedia Ii - Asa Earl Carter - Controversy And Criticism
In his personal life, Carter often claimed that he had Cherokee ancestry, even going so far as to claim in the introduction to Little Tre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shawnee High School: Encyclopedia Ii - Shawnee High School - Athletics
Being a part of the Lenape Regional High School District, Shawnee has many sports to offer for all students as well as a variety of clubs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adairsville Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Adairsville Georgia - History
Adairsville used to be a small Cherokee village named after Chief Walter (John) S. Adair, a Scottish settler who married a Cherokee India...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trail Of Tears: Encyclopedia Ii - Trail Of Tears - Aftermath
The Cherokees who removed initially settled near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The political turmoil resulting from the Treaty of New Echota and t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trail Of Tears: Encyclopedia Ii - Trail Of Tears - Gold Rush And Court Cases
These tensions between Georgia, and the Cherokee Nation were brought to a crisis by the discovery of gold near Dahlonega, Georgia in 1829...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trail Of Tears: Encyclopedia Ii - Trail Of Tears - Forced Removal
The protests against the Treaty of New Echota continued. In the spring of 1838, Chief Ross presented a petition with more than 15,000 Che...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Calhoun Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Calhoun Georgia - History
Calhoun was a part of the Cherokee Nation until December 29, 1835, when Georgia claimed the Cherokee lands that became Gordon County. Whe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cherokee: Encyclopedia Ii - Cherokee - Bands And Naming
Bands recognized by the United States government, but representing only 250,000 Cherokees, have headquarters in Tahlequah, Oklahoma (the ...   » Read the article