Cherokee, Census-designated place in Swain County, North Carolina.
Located in the Oconaluftee River Valley, Cherokee sits at the intersection of U.S. Routes 19 and 441, surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians purchased the land that became the Qualla Boundary in the 1870s, establishing their permanent presence in this region.
Streets and buildings throughout Cherokee display both English and Cherokee syllabary writing systems, preserving the native language across the community.
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian and Oconaluftee Indian Village provide educational experiences about Native American traditions throughout the year.
Cherokee Central Schools operates a language immersion program where students learn traditional Cherokee language alongside standard curriculum subjects.
Location: Swain County
GPS coordinates: 35.47694,-83.32056
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
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