 Park
(706) 624-1321
In 1825, the Cherokee national legislature established a capital called
New Echota at the headwaters of the Oostanaula River. During its short
history, New Echota was the site of the first Indian language newspaper
office, a court case which carried to the U.S. Supreme Court, one of the
earliest experiments in national self government by an Indian tribe, the
signing of a treaty which relinquished Cherokee claims to lands east of
the Mississippi River, and the assembly of Indians for removal west on
the infamous Trail of Tears. Today, visitors can see several original
and reconstructed buildings, including the Council House, Court House,
Print Shop, Missionary Samuel Worcester's home, and an 1805 store, as
well as outbuildings such as smoke houses, corn cribs and barns. In the
visitor center, guest can purchase original Native American arts, crafts
and music, and view interpretive exhibits and a 17-minute film.
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 2–5:30PM; Closed Monday
(except holidays), Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Closed Tuesday when open Monday.
Admission: $2.50–$4.
Group rates available with advance notice.
Facilities:
Self-Guided Tour
Visitor Center and Film
Gift Shop
1-Mile Nature Trail
Coosawattee River Fishing and Boat Ramp
Bus Parking
Address/Directions
New Echota Historic Site
1211 Chatsworth Hwy NE
Calhoun , GA 30701
Located in Calhoun one mile east of I-75 exit #317 on Ga. Hwy.
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