Nancy Ward Tomb, Native American burial site in Benton, Tennessee.
The Nancy Ward Tomb features a stone monument and commemorative plaque within a maintained green space near the Ocoee River in Polk County.
The burial site contains the remains of Nancy Ward, a Cherokee leader who died in 1822 after playing key roles in treaty negotiations with colonists.
The tomb represents the intersection of Cherokee and European American relations through Nancy Ward's position as both a tribal leader and diplomatic mediator.
Visitors can reach the National Register of Historic Places site by following marked signs from Highway 411 through residential streets in Benton.
The burial ground includes a dedicated bench and extends across three acres, containing the graves of Nancy Ward, her son Fivekiller, and her brother Longfellow.
Location: Polk County
GPS coordinates: 35.16446,-84.68019
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:54
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