Red Clay State Park, Cherokee heritage site in Bradley County, Tennessee.
Red Clay State Park spans 263 acres with replicas of historic Cherokee structures, including a council house, farmhouse, and traditional sleeping huts.
Between 1832 and 1838, the park grounds served as the final capital of the Cherokee Nation before their forced relocation through the Trail of Tears.
The James F. Corn Interpretive Center displays artifacts, stone tools, and stained glass windows that illustrate Cherokee life during the 1800s.
Three separate hiking trails wind through the park grounds, connecting visitors to landmarks such as the sacred Blue Hole Spring and Council Grounds.
The park contains an eternal flame and an unmarked grave believed to belong to Sleeping Rabbit, a Cherokee warrior from the War of 1812.
Location: Bradley County
Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/red-clay
GPS coordinates: 34.99306,-84.94722
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:40
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