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Listed in Memorial park, Native American Heritage Sites, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures

• 6800 Blythe Ferry Ln
  Birchwood, Tennessee 37308
• +14233392769
• https://tnstateparks.com/

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Description

At the Tennessee River near Birchwood, Cherokee Removal Memorial Park marks the Blythe Ferry crossing, one of the places where Cherokee people crossed the river during the forced removal remembered as the Trail of Tears. The park offers a quiet place to reflect on the Cherokee families and communities whose lives were disrupted by this tragic chapter in American history.

Take time to read the memorial and interpretive material, look across the river, and consider the difficult journey represented by this site. It is a meaningful stop for travelers interested in Cherokee history, the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, and the broader history of the American Southeast.

Historical References / Learn More

• Cherokee Removal Memorial Park — Cherokee Removal Memorial Park
• Trail of Tears National Historic Trail — National Park Service

Listing Tags

American History, Birchwood, Cherokee history, Memorials, Native American History, Tennessee River, trail of tears

Street

6800 Blythe Ferry Ln

Monday Hours

Closed

Tuesday Hours

Closed

Wednesday Hours

10 AM–4 PM

Thursday Hours

8 AM–4 PM

Friday Hours

8 AM–4 PM

Saturday Hours

8 AM–4 PM

Sunday Hours

8 AM–4 PM

Latitude

35.408472

Longitude

-85.007732

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Service options

Onsite services

Highlights

Picnics

Activities

Hiking

Amenities

Picnic tables, Restroom

Crowd

Family-friendly, Tourists

Children

Good for kids, Kid-friendly hikes

Pets

Dogs allowed

Country

USA

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