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Near this spot, in 1838, Fort Hoskins was briefly established by the U.S. Army for use during the Cherokee Indian removal. Troops gathered over 100 Cherokees here who were then taken to Ross's Landing to begin their journey to what is now Oklahoma. . . . — — Map (db m180931) HM
Author of "Home, Sweet Home," suspected as a spy of the Cherokee Indians was imprisoned here in 1835, but released.
Erected by Old Guard of Atlanta Oct. 6, 1922;
Jos. A. McCord; Commandant — — Map (db m18592) HM
Southward from this spot stood this famous mission, founded in 1801 by Moravian Brethren from Salem, N.C.
The first school among the Cherokees, this mission continued until 1833, and added much to their remarkable advancement.
Here were . . . — — Map (db m12328) HM
