Charleston in Bradley County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
A Warning and a Protest
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2021
1. A Warning and a Protest Marker
The full moon of May is already on the wane; and before another shall have passed way, every Cherokee man, woman and child in those states [North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee] must be in motion to join their brethren in the far West. General Winfield Scott to the Cherokees, May 10, 1838
Caption: Major General Winfield Scott oversaw 7,000 federal troops and state militia tasked with forcibly gathering the Cherokee from their homes for their removal west. Courtesy of Library of Congress.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Trail of Tears series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 35° 16.856′ N, 84° 45.635′ W. Marker is in Charleston, Tennessee, in Bradley County. Marker is on Market Street NE, 0.1 miles north of Hiwassee Street (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the Voices from the Past Trail at the Hiwassee River Heritage Center. Touch for map. Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2021
2. A Warning and a Protest Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named A Warning and a Protest (here, next to this marker); Spare Our People (a few steps from this marker); Voices from the Past (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Spare Our People (within shouting distance of this marker); Anticipation Grows (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Anticipation Grows (within shouting distance of this marker); Preparing for Removal (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Preparing for Removal (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
More about this marker. It is double-sided, with each side identical to the other.
Also see . . . Printed 'Address' of Major General Winfield Scott to the Cherokee. Full-text, printed copy of Scott's May 10, 1838 address/ultimatum. From the Gilcrease Museum. (Submitted on July 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
