Cherokee Plantation

Cherokee Plantation is a historic house in Fort Payne featuring white wooden columns and Greek Revival architectural elements on 16 acres near the Appalachian foothills. The structure incorporates multiple building components that blend earlier and later construction periods.

The house grew from multiple log cabin constructions between 1790 and 1834 that Andrew Ross initially built as living structures. It was later transformed into a Greek Revival building and witnessed a major historical event in front of its grounds in 1838.

The name connects to Cherokee heritage through its first owner Andrew Ross, who served as a judge on the Cherokee Supreme Court. Visitors can experience this historical link to the region's origins when walking through the property.

The property sits on spacious grounds with room to explore outdoor areas and historic structures. The site is well marked and registered in local heritage listings, making it easy for visitors to locate and understand.

The original structure was made from three separate log cabin buildings that were later joined into a single unit. This joining of different building pieces is still visible in how the building fits together today.

Location: Fort Payne

Address: 100 Cherokee Drive N. E., Fort Payne, Alabama

GPS coordinates: 34.48694,-85.67167

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:02