Riverfront in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
"Cherokee"
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 27, 2010
1. "Cherokee" Marker
"Among these people every man is a king unto himself and no man is above any other," (Jesuit Relations, c.1640)
"They are tall and straight, tread strong and clever and walk with a lofty chin."
(William Penn c. 1685)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities.
Location. 35° 3.345′ N, 85° 18.695′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Riverfront. It can be reached from Riverfront Parkway close to Chestnut Street. Behind the Tennessee Aquarium facing Riverfront Parkway right across the road is Ross Landing. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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 Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ross's Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Flooding Along the Tennessee River (within shouting distance of this marker); Chattanooga's First Citizens (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tennessee Valley Authority (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Ross's Landing (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Chattanooga
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. 1790 John Ross 1866 (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 27, 2010
2. "Cherokee" Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 27, 2010
3. "Cherokee" Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 27, 2010
4. "Cherokee" Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 27, 2010
5. "Cherokee" Marker
"Cherokee"
Sculptor: Jud Hartmann
Brooklin, Maine
Foundry:Argos
Brewster, N.Y.
June 19922
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 27, 2010
6. "Cherokee" Marker
"Cherokee"
Dedicated with love and appreciation to
The Lupton Family
Whose generational philanthropy has greatly enhanced the quality of life and the very landscape of this city.
Donated by Elizabeth B. Patten
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,673 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 29, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
