Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park
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1-888-867-2757Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park builds on an existing place of reflection, learning, and connection, where visitors gather to honor those who suffered and those who persevered along what has become known as the “Trail of Tears.” Located in Meigs County at the confluence of the Hiwassee and Tennessee Rivers near the historic Blythe Ferry crossing, the park represents a site of deep cultural and historical significance.
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The Park and the National Historic Trail
Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park is part of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, preserving and sharing the history of forced removal, its human cost, its lasting impacts, and the resilience of the Indigenous communities connected to it.
The park serves as a place of remembrance and reflection, including as a stop on the annual Remember the Removal Bike Ride, where Cherokee riders honor their Ancestors and reconnect with their history.
Preserving the History and the Landscape
Located at the confluence of the Tennessee and Hiwassee Rivers, the park sits at Blythe Ferry near Hiwassee Island, and overlooks a landscape that supported travel, trade, and community life for generations.
With its proximity to the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, the park is a haven for migratory birds, most famously the Sandhill Cranes and waterfowl.
Inspiration
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