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  Alabama Counties: Cherokee   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Cherokee County was created by the Alabama legislature on 1836 Jan. 9.
It was named for the Cherokee Indians, who ceded the land that now comprises the county to the Federal government by the treaty of New Echota, 1835 Dec. 29.
Cherokee County is located in the northeastern portion of the state, in the Appalachian Mountains.
www.archives.state.al.us /counties/cherokee.html   (166 words)

  
 Cherokee
The Cherokee were in the dubious position of fighting the pro-British Iroquois and the pro-French Algonquin at the same time, but they held their own, despite devastating smallpox epidemics in 1738 and 1753 which killed almost half of them.
Although the Cherokee signed a treaty in 1754 confirming their alliance and allowing the construction of British forts in their territory to defend the colonies, the lingering suspicion remained they were sympathetic to the French.
Almost 100 Cherokee accompanying a Virginia expedition against the Ohio Shawnee lost their provisions while crossing a river and were abandoned by their white "allies." Angry at this treatment, the Cherokee helped themselves to some of the Virginians' horses and were attacked.
www.tolatsga.org /Cherokee1.html   (3091 words)

  
 Surveying Tribal Members About the Echota Cherokee Language
The U.S. Government took the position that all Cherokee were removed to Oklahoma, however reservees, that is individual members of the Chickamagua Cherokee tribe who had been guaranteed land allotments under previous treaties, retained their properties.
The primary purpose of this survey is to assess the current knowledge and opinions of the Echota Cherokee of Alabama about their ancestral language, and to investigate the current status of the Cherokee language in terms of its use among the Echota.
This was unexpected due to the early acculturation of the Cherokee, the degree of intermarriage with whites, and the long time span within which those who remained in Alabama were compelled to deny their heritage.
jan.ucc.nau.edu /~jar/TIL_19.html   (3386 words)

  
 Cherokee, AL News
Karen Elizabeth Grimes of Dallas County was crowned Miss Alabama Agriculture during the closing session of the 85th annual Alabama Farmers Federation meeting in Mobile Monday night.
Colbert County in North Alabama is receiving national attention as the feature of a three-part segment on Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" this week.
CHEROKEE - Casino money brought pride and prosperity to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, but it hasn't erased racism, greed or the threat of diabetes, which threatens 40 percent of the...
www.topix.net /city/cherokee-al   (672 words)

  
 Cherokee County, Alabama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cherokee County, Alabama is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.
Its county seat is Centre and it's a prohibition or dry county.
Cherokee County was established on January 9, 1836.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cherokee_County,_Alabama   (423 words)

  
 Cherokee County, Alabama USGenWeb
Cherokee County was created in 1836 from land formerly held by the Cherokee Indians.
Bass, Arthur Lee "Tommie" of Cherokee County, who at the time of his death (August 31, 1996) at age 88, was probably the most well-known herbalist in the United States.
Alabama in the Civil War Message Board by Jim Martin who says--I do not allow the posting of hate messages, profanity, insults or the discussion of highly charged subjects, such as the "Confederate Battle Flag" issue.
www.rootsweb.com /~alcherok   (1092 words)

  
 South Carolina SC - Indians, Native Americans - Cherokee
Eastern Cherokee, Southern Iroquios, and United Tribes of South Carolina were recognized in 2005 as a group by the state of South Carolina.
Traditional: The foothills of northwestern South Carolina in Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties.
It was estimated that 13,000 Cherokee started this journey and that at least one-fourth died of hunger and exhaustion.
www.sciway.net /hist/indians/cherokee.html   (825 words)

  
 Alabama Books - Cherokee County
Cherokee County was created by the Alabama legislature on 9 January 1836.
It was named for the Cherokee Indians who ceded the land that now comprises the county to the federal government by the treaty of New Echota, 20 December 1835.
In 1837, the Alabama legislature authorized the seat of county government to be established at Cedar Bluff.
www.timevoyagers.com /bookstore/alabama/counties/cherokee.htm   (227 words)

  
 Cherokee Ridge - Alabama
Cherokee Ridge is a 670-acre private golf community of homes and homesites — all nestled among gently rolling hills, woods, 30 acres of sparkling lakes, and surrounded by a breathtaking mountain range.
But Cherokee Ridge is more than just a club or a place to play golf; it's a lovely neighborhood: calm, quiet, away from it all, but close enough for comfort.
Purchase of a lot or home in the Cherokee Ridge community does not include rights to or grant use of the Cherokee Ridge Country Club which may include the golf course or any golfing facilities, clubhouse, dining, tennis, swimming pools, lakes or any other amenity shown or mentioned in any Cherokee Ridge material.
www.cherokeeridge.com   (264 words)

  
 Cherokee Alabama Resource Guide, City or community of Cherokee, Alabama Facts, Information, Relocation, Real Estate, ...
The distance from Cherokee to Washington DC is 699 miles.
The distance to the Alabama state capital is 193 miles.
Cherokee is positioned 34.75 degrees north of the equator and 87.96 degrees west of the prime meridian.
www.usacitiesonline.com /alcountycherokee.htm   (187 words)

  
 Welcome to Cullman County, Alabama!
The Cherokee are the only race of people in recorded history who are known to have developed an alphabet or syllabary and learned to read and write in one generation.
In October of 1813, General Jackson, while camped south of Huntsville, Alabama, dispatched Colonel John Coffee and 800 men to hunt for a war party of Creek Indians, Once of Colonel Coffee's men was the famous frontiersman Davy Crockett.
In the Turkey Town Treaty of 1816, which ceded land from both the Chickasaws and the Cherokees, the High Town Path was used as the southern boundary for the land cession of both Indian nations.
www.co.cullman.al.us /history3.htm   (2658 words)

  
 Cherokee County Alabama Real Estate
Cherokee County Alabama Real Estate is a way for consumers to find the best Real estate Agents and Brokers for every city in Cherokee County Alabama.
When you have been directed to an Cherokee County Alabama real estate professional in the area you have chosen you will be able to search for your dream home and get free printouts from the MLS database in that area.
Cherokee County Alabama Real Estate Brokers and agents can use the many news and information pages we offer to get up to date information about the Cherokee County Alabama real estate market.
www.myhomesearches.com /county/alabama/cherokee-county-alabama.htm   (576 words)

  
 Cherokee, Alabama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cherokee is a town in Colbert County, Alabama.
Of particular prominence is life-long resident, philospher, and civic leader Darryl T. Wallace -- a truly great American -- who was a part of the dazzling 1985 Cherokee Indians varsity football team; ball carriers for opposing teams describe Wallace as a fierce defensive player who would "knock your jock off" when they crossed the line.
Cherokee is also the adopted home-town of former resident Michael Patrick McClung.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cherokee,_Alabama   (453 words)

  
 SCANNER FREQUENCIES
Cherokee County Sheriff's Dept. "Old County" Used for car to car or car to base when deputies do not want to transmit through the repeater.
Cherokee County Sheriff's Dept. "Old Cedar Bluff" Used to be the frequency for the town of Cedar Bluff.
Alabama State Troopers (CARS)--This is a good frequency to keep in your system.
www.geocities.com /shagnasty1251/scannerfrequencies.html   (351 words)

  
 EPA: Pesticides - Pesticide Use Limitations for Cherokee County, Alabama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Historically, this plant was found in five Alabama counties and a single Georgia county, but is now only found in Cherokee County, Etowah County, and possibly in Bibb County, Alabama, along with a remnant population in Floyd County, Georgia.
The Alabama Highway Department has been advised of the location of plants which occur along state highways and has agreed to modify its maintenance routines to benefit the plant.
These provinces are contained in Alabama (Cherokee, DeKalb, Etowah, Jackson, and Marshall counties); and Georgia (Towns County).
www.epa.gov /oppfod01/endanger/alabama/cherokee.htm   (961 words)

  
 Cherokee High School Test Scores - Cherokee, Alabama - AL
In 2005-2006 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education.
www.greatschools.net /modperl/achievement/al/392   (434 words)

  
 Confederate Military Units from Cherokee County, Alabama
Recognizing transfers, re-enlistments, (which accounts for most members of the “Cherokee Grays”) and men residing elsewhere who served in these companies, we estimate that 2,040 men from Cherokee County enrolled in Confederate military units.
Alabama Cavalry Regiment from late 1862 until the early months of 1864.
Alabama Cavalry Regiment, serving as such from late 1862 until the early months of 1864.
www.rootsweb.com /~alcherok/ch-units.htm   (1942 words)

  
 Cherokee County Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Cherokee County, Alabama
Then contact any of the Alabama Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Alabama area home.
Click on the Cherokee cities that you are interested in or search all Real Estate in Cherokee County:
So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/AL/County/CHEROKEE   (271 words)

  
 The Little River in DeKalb and Cherokee Counties of Alabama
Hunting is only allowed by permit and state license in the Little River Management Area, which is managed by the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division.
Hunting and Fishing licenses are required for Alabama residents 16 to 64 years of age.
Nonresidents 16 years of age and older are required to have a license.
www.outdooralabama.com /fishing/freshwater/where/rivers/little   (999 words)

  
 Cherokee, Alabama AL, town profile (Colbert County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Alabama > All counties > Colbert County > Cherokee
Cherokee is a town in Colbert County, in the Florence metro area.
Median rent in Cherokee, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $263.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=11839   (686 words)

  
 Cherokee County, Alabama AL, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Cherokee County is one of 67 counties in Alabama.
This was an increase of 2.24% from the 2000 census.
Cherokee County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=11840   (608 words)

  
 Cherokee Rescue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Cherokee Rescue Squad is an ALS Ambulance Service located in Downtown Cherokee, one block from Hwy 72.
The coverage area spreads from Hwy 247 to the Alabama State Line, and from the Colbert/Lauderdale to the Colbert/Franklin County lines.
The Cherokee Rescue Squad is a member of the Alabama Association of Rescue Squads.
cherokee.8m.net /crs_files/index.html   (176 words)

  
 Cherokee County, Alabama Genealogical Records Information
Which includes Cherokee County, Alabama County Records, Cherokee County, Alabama History, Cherokee County, Alabama Facts, Cherokee County, Alabama Genealogical Addresses and websites related to Cherokee County, Alabama Genealogy in general.
Alabama and U.S. Censuses, Birth, Marriage and Death Records, Court and Probate Records, Land Records, Military Records, Church and Cemetery Records, Tax Records, Immigration Records, Historical Newspapers, Family Trees, Family & Local Histories
OR maybe you have some free time and want to earn a little extra money running errands and helping someone in desperate need of a document in the local county courthouse, library, or archive, or maybe take a picture of a tombstone in a local cemetery or of a house across town.
www.myalabamagenealogy.com /al_county/che.htm   (808 words)

  
 Welcome to Colbert County, Alabama!
This is the web site for Colbert County, Alabama, located in northwest Alabama.
Colbert County is a beautiful area with a deep history dating back to the Cherokee and Chickasaw Indians and the early French traders around 1715.
The split from Franklin County was also due in part to population concentrations; most of Franklin County's population lived in the northern part, and it was very inconvenient to travel twenty miles to the county seat.
www.colbertcounty.org   (414 words)

  
 Cherokee County, Alabama houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cherokee County is $381 a month.
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.52%
Cherokee County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average.
www.city-data.com /county/Cherokee_County-AL.html   (559 words)

  
 Cherokee church of Christ
Cherokee, AL is located in North West Alabama in Colbert County.
Many people visit this area each year to take advantage of the numerous recreational activities available.
When you are in our area, or if you are just traveling through, we hope that you can stop and worship with us.
www.geocities.com /cofcincherokee   (59 words)

  
 Cherokee County, Alabama QuickLinks from the US Census Bureau
Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino origin: Alabama counties, Places in Alabama
Historical population counts, 1900 to 1990, for all counties in Alabama
Summary statistics for Alabama counties by NAICS (North American Industry Classification System): 2002
quickfacts.census.gov /qfd/states/01/01019lk.html   (248 words)

  
 Cherokee County Alabama Families   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Willis Walker Jackson was on the 1850 & 1860 Census of Cherokee Co. Alabama
Tomlin Family From Irdell Co. NC to Cherokee Co. Alabama and to Craighead Co.
In January, 1852 thirteen Families from Alabama came in a caravan and located in the Greensboro settlement and all these families became prominent in the later history of Craighead Co, Rearing children who became honorable men and wemon who left their impress upon the lives of those with whome they came in contact.
www.couchgenweb.com /alabama/cherokee   (248 words)

  
 The Post Online - Cherokee County Alabama's No. 1 Weekly Newspaper
The Post is a proud member of the Alabama Press Association.
Kait Kelly, left, and her father Terry Kelly came by our office on Friday afternoon to pick up their $1,000 check for winning first prize in the 2006 Post Photo Patrol Contest.
Alabama student charged in the death of his fraternity brother
www.postpaper.com   (244 words)

  
 Cherokee County, Alabama Resources - Genealogy
Gnatville Cemetery in Southern Cherokee Co, AL By Rootsweb
Politicians Born, resided or buried in Cherokee Co, AL by The Political Graveyard
Cherokee County Herald by Cherokee Co Herald on line
www.genealogyforum.org /resources/AL/alcherokee.html   (509 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Cherokee County, Ala.
Capital Impact: Cherokee County -- officials, addresses, and political, economic, education data
Fedstats/Mapstats: Cherokee County -- data on agriculture, population, immigration, business, crime, environment
The site opened on July 1, 1996; the last full revision was done on March 10, 2005.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/AL/CE.html   (483 words)

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