Chatsworth in Murray County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Moravian Mission to the Cherokee Indians
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 28, 2021
1. The Moravian Mission to the Cherokee Indians Marker
1801 1931
Erected by The Gov. John Milledge Chapter, assited by The Georgia Society, D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 34° 45.67′ N, 84° 48.98′ W. Marker is in Chatsworth, Georgia, in Murray County. It can be reached from the intersection of Georgia Route 52 and Ellijay Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 Ellijay St, Chatsworth GA 30705, 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 walking distance of this marker: Springplace Moravian Mission & School (here, next to this marker); Anna Rosina Kliest Gambold (a few steps from this marker); "God's Acre" (a few steps from this marker); Principal Chief Charles Renatus Hicks (a few steps from this marker); Springplace Mission (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Federal Road
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Also see . . .
1. Moravians. Oklahoma Historical Society (Submitted on September 14, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia.)
2. Indian Missions. New Georgia Encyclopedia (Submitted on September 15, 2021.)
3. The Moravian Spring Mission Among the Cherokees. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) (Submitted on September 15, 2021.)
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, August 28, 2021
2. The Moravian Mission to the Cherokee Indians Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 764 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
