Calhoun in Gordon County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
New Echota Cemetery
Photographed by David Seibert, June 26, 2008
1. New Echota Cemetery Marker
On the hilltop, 100 yards to the south, is the cemetery for the village of New Echota. The marked graves are those of Pathkiller, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation until his death in 1827 and a colonel in Morgan's regiment in the War of 1812, and Harriet Gold Boudinot, born in Connecticut in 1805, wife of Elias Boudinot, editor of the Cherokee Phoenix. One of the unmarked graves is that of Jerusha Worcester, infant daughter of Samuel and Ann Worcester, the mission family at New Echota.
Erected 1962 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 064-30.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 34° 32.009′ N, 84° 54.488′ W. Marker is in Calhoun, Georgia, in Gordon County. It is on Newtown Church Road 0.1 miles north of Newtown Creek Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Calhoun GA 30701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hicks/McCoy House Sites (approx. half a mile away); Trail of Tears
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Also see . . . New Echota Cemetery. Paul Ridenour Photography website entry (Submitted on February 18, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 19, 2018
2. New Echota Cemetery Marker
Photographed by David Tibbs, October 11, 2008
3. New Echota Cemetery Marker
This view was taken from across the road. The gravel road is private, the trail is on the other side of the marker, in a small break in the trees.
Photographed by David Tibbs, October 11, 2008
4. New Echota Cemetery Trail
This is the path that leads to the cemetery. It's just a short walk. The markers would be to your left.
Photographed by David Tibbs, October 11, 2008
5. New Echota Cemetery
This is the view as you approach the cemetery. The house in the background is a private residence.
Photographed by David Tibbs, October 11, 2008
6. New Echota Cemetery-Pathkiller Tomb
Photographed by David Tibbs, October 11, 2008
7. New Echota Cemetery-Pathkiller Tomb
Photographed by David Tibbs, October 11, 2008
8. New Echota Cemetery Marker-Boudinot
Photographed by David Tibbs, October 11, 2008
9. New Echota Cemetery Marker-Jerusha Headstone
Headstone for Jerusha Worcester, infant daughter of Samuel and Ann Worcester.
Photographed by David Tibbs, October 11, 2008
10. New Echota Cemetery View
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 19, 2018
11. New Echota Cemetery
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 19, 2018
12. New Echota Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,842 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 18, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on November 28, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 11, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. 11, 12. submitted on November 28, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
