Stanford in Lincoln County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Cherokees in Kentucky
Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 12, 2017
1. Cherokees in Kentucky Marker (Side 1)
Inscription.
Cherokees in Kentucky. . Chiefs Oconostota, Attacullaculla, and Sewanooko signed the Treaty of Sycamore Shoals in 1775 which relinquished Cherokee claims to most of present-day Kentucky. It was the largest land cession in the history of the frontier, up to that time, and led to the settlement of Forts Harrod, Boonesborough, and Logan's Station. Chief Doublehead (Chiqualataque), an influential leader in Cumberland Plateau region, frequently attacked Wilderness trail and Ky. settlements in the 1700s. Wm. Whitley, Benj. Logan, and Isaac Shelby fought against his raids. Yet, the chief negotiated significant land and peace treaties and was a guest of Pres. Washington, Adams, and Jefferson.
Chiefs Oconostota, Attacullaculla, & Sewanooko signed the Treaty of Sycamore Shoals in 1775 which relinquished Cherokee claims to most of present-day Kentucky. It was the largest land cession in the history of the frontier, up to that time, & led to the settlement of Forts Harrod, Boonesborough, & Logan's Station.
Chief Doublehead (Chiqualataque), an influential leader in Cumberland Plateau region, frequently attacked Wilderness trail & Ky. settlements in the 1700s. Wm. Whitley, Benj. Logan, and Isaac Shelby fought against his raids. Yet, the chief negotiated significant land & peace treaties and was a guest of Pres. Washington, Adams, and Jefferson.
Erected 2013 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2410.)
Location. 37° 31.765′ N, 84° 39.693′ W. Marker is in Stanford, Kentucky, in Lincoln County. Marker is on East Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stanford KY 40484, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 663 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 12, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
