Rainbow City in Etowah County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Site of 1784 Indian Massacre
Erected by Cherokee Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 33° 56.97′ N, 86° 3.003′ W. Marker is in Rainbow City, Alabama, in Etowah County. Marker is on Rainbow Drive (U.S. 411) east of Peteet Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in Old Harmony Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3820 Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City AL 35906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Harmony Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Harmony Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Southern Hill Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Sisters Missionary Servants Of The Most Blessed Trinity (approx. 4.7 miles away); Eleventh Street School (approx. 4.8 miles away); Camp Sibert (approx. 4.9 miles away); Gunn-Bellenger House (approx. 4.9 miles away); Gadsden Municipal Amphitheatre (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rainbow City.
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