In 1838, 1100 Cherokee Indians
were assembled at this site in
preparation for the evacuation
to Oklahoma Territory on
The Trail of Tears — — Map (db m98987) HM
This church, Cartecay Methodist (South), was organized and a building erected in August 1834 on the property of Lewis D. Ellington. The first preacher was William Ellington, ordained in 1805 by Bishop Asbury. The first Sunday School was organized . . . — — Map (db m40540) HM
"I hadn't lost any war and wasn't hunting any..." "I attracted much attention. Some would give me presents ... And some would observe that I ought to be at home with my mother."
His fellow Confederates called him . . . — — Map (db m99026) HM
This church was established August 24, 1839 by 7 people (Samuel B. West, his wife, Nancy; Jacob Bearden, his wife, Winey; Wm. Kimzey, his wife Rebecca; John Pettit), while some Indians remained in this area. First officers were: Able Miles, pastor; . . . — — Map (db m40573) HM
Gilmer County was created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 out of Cherokee. Originally, it contained parts of Fannin, Dawson and Pickens Counties. The county was named for George Rockingham Gilmer (1790-1859), who served with distinction as a soldier, lawyer, . . . — — Map (db m24335) HM
Home of the Cherokee Indian Chief Whitepath stood from 1800 to 1982, 338 yards S.W. of this marker. Aaron Pinson born Feb. 5, 1784 lived here from 1838 until his death Dec. 7, 1843 — — Map (db m98998) HM
(Side one)
Honored veterans of Gilmer County who died in war serving their country
WWI 1917-1918
Davis Teasley Elliot Jimmie D. Fendley Lenard J. Forrester Arvill Henson Wiley J. Kirby James W. Mealer Elijah . . . — — Map (db m273537) WM
This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common, undeniable goalto valiantly protect our country's freedoms.
The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and . . . — — Map (db m273541) WM
The educational center for this section for years, Oakland Academy was established in 1867, following the War Between the States, by Nathan T. Tabor and John E. Robeson, first teacher. Originally a private school, it was operated for many years as a . . . — — Map (db m40577) HM
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my country's way
to show they care. If I could be seen
by all mankind, maybe peace will
come in my lifetime. — — Map (db m273544) WM
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.
1775 - 1783
Presented by Captain James Kell Chapter Daughters . . . — — Map (db m221133) HM
