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Georgia Trail of Tears Association

What is the Trail of Tears Association?

The Trail of Tears Association (TOTA) is a non-profit, membership organization formed to support the creation, development, and interpretation of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. In 1987, Congress designated a national historic trail to commemorate the forced removal of the Cherokee people from their homelands in the southeastern United States to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) in 1838-1839. 

The Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association is one of nine state chapters which have been chartered to assist the Trail of Tears Association with its mission. Each chapter has its own board of directors, including officers. This body organizes the chapter for meetings, research, and activities. Activities of the Georgia Chapter include documenting sites relating to the Cherokee people and the Trail of Tears.


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September 13, 2025 General Meeting: 
 Location: John Ross House

John Ross House, Log Cabin

Our next general meeting will be on September 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM


John Ross House

Lake Avenue and Spring Street in Rossville, Georgia


Topic: Fort Cumming, Walker County and Ross House Research and History Status


Speakers: David Boyle, Jeff Bishop,, Larry Rose and Larry Rose, Jr.




Our meetings are free and open to the public. 









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