Historic Sites in Georgia That Feature Native American History

Almost anywhere you go in Georgia, there is Native American History. That history has not been very well preserved in a lot of places. So for any fellow historic sites lovers, history buffs, or people who love Native American History, check out these 4 historic sites in Georgia!

  1. Etowah Indian Mounds:  Located in Cartersville, this site was home to thousands of Native Americans from 1000 AD to 1550 AD. This is the most intact Mississippian Culture site in the southeast. This site protects 6 earthen mounds, a plaza, village site, borrow pits, and a defensive ditch. This site is a great place to learn a lot about the history and what drew these people to this place, and how they lived, farmed, hunted, and about their rituals. 
  2. Chief Vann House:  Located in Chatsworth, this is Georgia's best preserved historic Cherokee Indian home. It has been called "the showplace of the Cherokee Nation." James Vann was a Cherokee Indian leader in the 1790s, and after he was murdered, the mansion was passed down to his son. When the Cherokee were forced off their land and walked the Trail of Tears, the Vann's lost their home. You can now visit the land and go on a guided tour of the home. 
  3. Kolomoki Mounds: Located in Blakely, this site is one of the oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the southeastern United States. It was occupied with Native Americans from 350 to 900 C.E..There is a 57-foot-high mound, as well as two smaller burial mounds and several ceremonial mounds. There are two lakes that you can fish on, as well as a campground. There are multiple hiking trails, also.
  4. New Echota: Located in Calhoun, New Echota was the Capital of the Cherokee Nation in the southeastern United States from 1825 until their forced removal in the 1830s. This is one of the most significant Cherokee Indian sites in the nation and was where the Trail of Tears officially began. You can tour several original and reconstructed buildings. In the Visitor Center is interpretive exhibits as well as a film that you can view to learn about the history. Besides touring the site, you can fish or hike. 

Etowah Indian Mounds

Chief Vann House

New Echota State Historic Site