Cherokee in Swain County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Nimrod Jarrett Smith
1837–1893
Principal Chief, Eastern Band of Cherokee, 1880-1891. Led incorporation of Band & centralization of Tribal government on his property, here.
Erected 2010 by the North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number Q-58.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 28.942′ N, 83° 19.05′ W. Marker is in Cherokee, North Carolina, in Swain County. Marker is on Tsali Boulevard (U.S. 441) 0.1 miles south of Drama Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 462 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee NC 28719, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Long Hair Clan (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee Veterans Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Blue Clan (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trail of Tears (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sequoyah (approx. 0.2 miles away); Deer Clan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Museum of the Cherokee Indian (approx. 0.2 miles away); Paint Clan (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cherokee.
Also see . . . Nimrod Jarrett Smith. North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program website entry (Submitted on May 23, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
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