Museum
New Echota Historic Site
7 locals recommend
Location
1211 GA-225
Calhoun, GA
Tips from locals
New Echota is one of the most significant Cherokee Indian sites in the nation and was where the tragic “Trail of Tears” officially began. The site contains 12 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. There is a visitor center and walking trails. Open Wed - Sat.
New Echota is one of the most significant Cherokee Indian sites in the nation and was where the tragic “Trail of Tears” officially began. The site contains 12 original and reconstructed buildings, including the Council House, Court House, Print Shop, Missionary Samuel Worcester's home, and an 1805…
Inexpensive state historic site to inform about local Cherokee history. Paths and buildings to wander through as well as small museum with film.