History & Heritage

Cherokee County History Center
Description

Located in historic downtown Canton, Georgia, the Cherokee County History Center is operated by History Cherokee. The museum documents the history of Cherokee County spanning from Native American inhabitants to the industries, people, and events which shaped the area to what it is today.  Six unique galleries covering the Cherokee and Creekland indigenous peoples through modern times.  Galleries feature a variety of artifacts and photographs, plus interactive exhibits perfect for all ages from the collections of the Cherokee County Historical Society.  Downtown walking tours listed online.

Phone
770.345.3288
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Address
221 East Marietta Street
Canton, GA 30114
Cherokee Gold Marker
Description

Marker noting mines extending southwesterly across the county including the Sixes Mine, worked earlier by the Cherokee. After the 1860′s, most gold mining operations in the county slowed or ceased.

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Address
100 North Street
Canton, GA 30114
Dean’s Store
Description

“Where yesterday lives and tomorrow waits.” Home to the Woodstock Visitors Center and located in the heart of downtown, Dean’s Store provides an eclectic blend of history with a museum, art gallery, literary lounge and gathering place, all within one store.

Phone
770.924.0406
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Address
8858 Main Street
Woodstock, GA 30188
Ft. Buffington Marker
Description

Ft. Buffington was built in the 1830′s by local militia and was one of about 25 stockades in the Cherokee Indian Nation used by Federal and State troops during the Cherokee Removal in 1838.

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Address
3 miles east from I-575 on GA Hwy 20
Canton, GA 30115
Funk Heritage Center at Reinhardt University
Description

Georgia’s Official Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center and a certified National Park Service Trail of Tears Interpretive Site. Visitors will see a film about the Southeastern Indians. Exhibits include dioramas and artifacts, plus contemporary American Indian art.

The Sellars Gallery of Historic Hand Tools features an amazing collection of over 10,000 historic hand tools. Walking trails and a great gift shop are also available.

Phone
770.720.5970
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Address
7300 Reinhardt Circle
Waleska, GA 30183