Cherokee Nation

The Cherokee Tribe is one of what is often called the "Five Civilized Tribes" and resided in northern Georgia, western North Carolina, and southern Tennessee. A large portion of the tribe was removed to Indian Territory in the 1830s. Some remained in North Carolina.

History
Culture Area: Southern Appalacian Mountains       Linguistic: Iroquoian

Federal Status: recognized

Tribal Headquarters
Cherokee Nation Tribal Government: www.cherokee.org/Government/Default.aspx

P.O. Box 948

Tahlequah, OK 74465

(918) 453-5000

Important Web Sites
Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma Official Web Site