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Red Clay State Historic Park

1140 Red Clay Park, Cleveland, TN 37311
423-478-0339
red clay state historic site
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Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Cleveland
5.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Historic Sites
Most recent review
“Spectacularly Beautiful! MUST See!”
- May 15, 2012
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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Spectacularly Beautiful! MUST See!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

The museum is small but very interesting with knowledgeable staff. The trail around the park is wonderful and worth the visit. The sapphire pool is lovely. Hiking up to the Lookout you really get a sense of the peace the Cherokees must have felt there, but also a sense of the loss and hardship they must have endured leaving their... More

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North Georgia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Hidden Gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

What American Indian history! Nice trails, picnic areas, bathrooms, and lots of the great outdoors. Come and learn the history of the "blue hole" More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
2 reviews
“Starting point for the Trail Of Tears”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

We have been going to this park for a few years and it is very emontional every time. Being Native American it is a must see knowing where some of my has been a long time ago,it's great for the soul. More

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Cleveland, Tennessee, United States
1 review
“Sugarbear”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

I like history We usly go their when the indian festable comes in. More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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“Great place to learn about Cherokee history”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2011

Red Clay is a wonderful place to visit to learn more about Cherokee history. The setting is beautiful. Their annual events are interesting to attend. More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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139 reviews 139 reviews
336 helpful votes 336 helpful votes
“Friendly staff, beautiful area, informative museum”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2007
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RCSHS is located in SE Tennessee. The area served as the Cherokee Council prior to the Trail of Tears. There is a very informative museum on the premises. The rangers were very friendly, courteous, yet left alone to enjoy the beauty of the park. A blue spring (similar to what you see in Florida State Parks) is located on the... More

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