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Fort Red Clay (1838-1838) - A Trail of Tears Cherokee removal fort first established in 1838 in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee. Abandoned in 1838.

History of Fort Red Clay

Red Clay was the site of the last Cherokee Nation capital after it was moved from New Echota, Georgia. It became a gathering point for the Cherokee removal in 1838 and a stockade was probably built here for the removals.

Abandoned in 1838 after the removal.

Current Status

Red Clay State Historic Area, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee.


USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1307873


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Location: 1140 Red Clay Park Rd. S.W. Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee.

Maps & Images

Lat: 34.9931315 Long: -84.9471679

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