Topics Related to Historical Markers

Fort Butler (Q-11)

One of forts in which Gen. Winfield Scott gathered the Cherokee before moving them west in 1838. Stood 1/4 mile southwest.

Cherokee War (Q-10)

Major George Chicken of South Carolina led first English military expedition against the Cherokee in this area, 1715.

Nikwasi (Q-9)

This mound marks site of old Cherokee town, Nikwasi. A council of Sir Alexander Cuming with the Indians here led to a treaty, 1730.

Deep Creek (Q-8)

Site of Union attack on Thomas’s Legion, Feb. 2, 1864. Reduced Cherokee support for Confederacy. One mile northeast.

Cherokee Defeat (Q-7)

During the American Revolution, S.C. forces under Colonel Andrew Williamson defeated the Cherokees, nearby, at the “Black Hole,” Sept. 1776.

Cherokee Victory (Q-6)

In the French and Indian War, the Cherokees defeated a colonial and British force from N.Y. under Colonel Montgomery near here, June, 1760.

Cherokee Defeat (Q-5)

In the French and Indian War Col. Grant's force of whites, Chickasaws, and Catawbas defeated the Cherokee warriors near here, June, 1761.

Judaculla Rock (Q-4)

Soapstone boulder carved with Indian symbols between 500 & 1700 A.D. Sacred to the Cherokee. Petroglyphs 3 1/2 mi. SE.

Tsali (Q-3)

Cherokee who resisted removal & escaped from U.S. troops; executed nearby, 1838. Story inspired Unto These Hills.

Junaluska ca. 1779-1858 (Q-2)

Cherokee warrior, fought for U.S. in Creek War, 1814. Granted citizenship and land by N.C., 1847. Grave is one mile S.W.