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Cherokee Villages

at the intersection of Tennessee Route 360 and U.S. 411, Vonore, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 35' 29.639976", -84° 14' 1.019976"
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Along the south side of the Little Tennessee River for about thirteen miles were ten villages of the Overhill Cherokees. They were Mialaque, Tuskegee, Tomotley, Toquo, Tennessee, Chota, Citico, Halfway Town, Chilhowee, Talassee. White encroachments began upon this site in the 1790's.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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