Maggie Valley in Haywood County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Honorable Chief Junaluska

Gul'kala'ski - Tsu - Mu - La - Hun - Ski

— 1758 - 1858 —

Honorable Chief Junaluska Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

1. Honorable Chief Junaluska Marker

Inscription. Junaluska was a peace-loving Chief in Western North Carolina. When Lake Junaluska was established, the name selected was that of the mountain keeping vigil over the lake-Junaluska Mountain - Honoring the chief. Chief Junaluska, member of the famous Cherokee regiment, served with distinction in the War of 1812 and the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, was credited with saving General Andrew Jackson's life, and was recognized for his military service. He was in the removal to Oklahoma in 1836 but returned to N.C. He was awarded full rights of citizenship and a grant of land near Robbinsville, where he is buried. Presented by Native Americans and Friends in the Southeast.

Erected by Native Americans and Friends in the Southeast.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 35° 31.794′ N, 82° 58.305′ W. Marker is in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, in Haywood County. It is on Chapel Dr.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maggie Valley NC 28751, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains, specifically in Greater Asheville,

and in the Great Smoky Mountains.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bishop Francis Asbury

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(a few steps from this marker); Lambuth Inn (approx. ¼ mile away); "Cataloochee Trail" (approx. 0.7 miles away); Turpin's Chapel - Maple Grove United Methodist Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Haywood County Revolutionary War Memorial (approx. 2.7 miles away); Haywood County Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 2.7 miles away); Haywood County Korean War Memorial (approx. 2.7 miles away); Haywood County Veterans Monument (approx. 2.7 miles away).

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

2. Honorable Chief Junaluska Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

3. Honorable Chief Junaluska Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

4. Honorable Chief Junaluska Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

5. Honorable Chief Junaluska Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,003 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 26, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.