New Echota State Historic Site

Georgia State Park · Gordon County

Entrance fee$8 / adult
CountyGordon
CampingDay use only
DirectionsOfficial Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites pagePark map

About New Echota State Historic Site

The capital the Cherokee national legislature founded in 1825, home to the first Indian-language newspaper office and to the treaty that gave up Cherokee land east of the Mississippi. The Trail of Tears officially began here.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Entrance fee

$8 per adult — Adults (18–61): $8.00 Seniors (62+): $6.00 Youth (6–17): $6.00

Hours

Historic Site

Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Historic buildings and grounds closed 4:45 p.m.

Hours as published by Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone706-624-1321

Address1211 Chatsworth Highway NE, Calhoun, GA 30701

Upcoming events at New Echota State Historic Site

Event details and registration are on the Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites calendar.

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