Birchwood in Meigs County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Trail of Tears Cherokee
"Walk in Their Footsteps"
Elijah Hicks:43 wagons, 858 people
Rev. Jesse Bushyhead: 48 wagons, 950 people
Situwakee - Evan Jones: 62 wagons, 1,250 people
Capt. Old Fields: 49 wagons, 983 people
Moses Daniel - George Still: 52 wagons, 1,035 people
Chuwaluka - James D. Wofford: 58 wagons, 1,150 people
George Hicks: 56 wagons, 1,118 people
Peter Hildebrand: 88 wagons, 1,766 people
Erected by Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society • The Trail of Tears Remembrance Motorcycle Ride.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Trail of Tears series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 35° 24.417′ N, 85° 0.436′ W. Marker was in Birchwood, Tennessee, in Meigs County. Marker was on Blythe Ferry Lane, on the left when traveling north. Marker was across entrance to Blythe Ferry Cherokee Removal Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 6630 Blythe Ferry Ln, Birchwood TN 37308, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. General Winfield Scott (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Orders No. 25" (about 300 feet away); "To Learn and not Forget" (about 300 feet away); "Your Fate is Decided" (about 300 feet away); "Chains of Friendship" (about 300 feet away); "Given by the Great Spirit above" (about 300 feet away); "A Desire to Possess" (about 300 feet away); "Not a treaty at all" (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birchwood.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.