Again, I got the following information from the Chieftains Trail brochure from Calhoun, Georgia.
The Cherokee national legislature established New Echota as its capital in 1825. Thie governmen seat became headquarters for the independent Indian nation which once covered northern Georgia and pars of four southeastern states. Visitors can tourh the museum, the reconstructed Supreme Courthouse and Council House, the print shop in which the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper was printed. Vann's Tavern and the original home of missionary Samuel A. Worchester.
New Echota State Historic Site is located on Georgia 225, just one mile east of I-75 exit 131 near Calhoun. Open Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Closed Mondays(except legal holidays), Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Small admission fee. Group rates/tours available with advance notice. Phone (706)624-1321.
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