Timeline of Cherokee history

This is a timeline of events in the history of the Cherokee Nation, from its earliest appearance in historical records to modern court cases in the United States.

Some basic content about the removal of other southeastern tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River is included.

In a series of treaties, these tribes ceded land to the United States.

The Nikwasi Mound as photographed in June, 1963. The ascension ramp is at the left side of the photo.

Cunne Shote, Cherokee Chief , by Francis Parsons (English), 1762, oil on canvas, Gilcrease Museum

Water cascading down steps above Ross's Landing Riverfront Park

The New Echota Council House. The building in this photo is a reconstruction of the original Council House.

Detail of memorial at New Echota

John Ross in suit with top hat.

Trail of Tears memorial at Cherokee Heritage Centre ( Tahlequah, Oklahoma )

The Cherokee Nation Capitol Building and Courthouse , Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Built in 1869, it functioned as the political center of "The Nation" until 1907, and is the oldest public building standing in Oklahoma. ^{[

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