Last updated: July 17, 2026
Place
Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park, Blythe Ferry
NPS
Quick Facts
Location:
6800 Blyth Ferry Lane Birchwood, Tennessee 37308.
Significance:
Memorial to Cherokee citizens who took the last step from their homelands when they crossed on the river ferry.
Designation:
Historic site on the Trail of Tears NHT.
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Amenities
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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park, previously known as Cherokee Removal Memorial Park, is a multipurpose facility dedicated to those that died and those that cried in what has become known as the "Trail of Tears". The park educates the public about the forced removal of the Cherokees from their ancestral land as well as inform them about the unique wildlife in the area, and provide recreational opportunities. At the ferry landing, Cherokee citizens took their last step off of their homelands. The Park is located at the mouth of the Hiwassee River where it joins the Tennessee River which has been a significant cross road for development of Indian culture for centuries.
Site Information
Location (6800 Blyth Ferry Lane, Birchwood, Tennessee 37308.)