A sign reading "Site of Cherokee Old Council Tree" sits under a tree with autumn colors. Houses in the far background indicate that this is now a residential area.

Site of Cherokee Council Tree (early 1800s)

Fort Payne, AL

Situated in a residential area, a sign marks the National Trail of Tears site where the Cherokee used to hold their council meetings. The white settlers built their mission adjacent to this site.

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