New Echota
Cherokee Capital
State: Georgia
County: Gordon County
Founded: 1825
Abandoned: 1838
Peak Population: Cherokee capital
New Echota was the capital of the Cherokee Nation and site of the first Cherokee newspaper (The Cherokee Phoenix). The forced removal order (Trail of Tears) was signed here in 1838. Today, it is a Georgia State Historic Site with reconstructed buildings.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Cherokee Nation capital
- First Cherokee newspaper
- Trail of Tears began here
Location
Address: New Echota State Historic Site, GA
Coordinates: 34.6833, -84.9333