Centre in Cherokee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Cherokee County's Beginnings
Photographed By Angela Nichols, March 5, 2018
1. Cherokee County's Beginnings Marker
This area had long been home to the Cherokee Indians and the first white settlers did not arrive until the early 1800's. On December 29, 1835, the Cherokees signed a controversial treaty surrendering their lands here to the U.S. Government. A short time later, Cherokee County was created on January 9, 1836 for part of St. Clair County. By the end of 1838, the Cherokee Indians that remained in the county were forcibly removed and sent west on the Trail of Tears. Cherokee County once extended all the way to Black Creek near Gadsden until that land became part of Etowah County when that county was established in 1866. Even today Cherokee County's 599.95 square miles are dotted with reminders of the Cherokee Indians in the names of the rivers and places.Erected by Cherokee County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 29, 1835.
Location. 34° 9.158′ N, 85° 40.73′ W. Marker is in Centre, Alabama, in
Photographed By Angela Nichols
2. Cherokee County Courthouse Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cherokee County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Cherokee County (within shouting distance of this marker); Jordan Big Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee County Historical Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Turkey Town Council Site (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Johnathan Pratt (about 700 feet away); Cherokee County Veterans War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Orville Estes Field (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Centre.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2018, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2018, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
