Unicoi Turnpike Trail
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Exploring the Ancient Path
Learn more about the history of the Overhill region and explore a former war path.
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Historical Background
The Cherokee once commanded much of the southern Appalachians. Archaeological evidence, early written accounts, and the oral history of the Cherokee themselves demonstrate that Cherokees controlled more than 130,000 square miles. The original Cherokee homeland has been altered over the past 200 years, with new roads and towns, and vanishing chestnuts and buffalo, but the shape of the hills and valleys remain much the same as Cherokees experienced them for thousands of years. And Cherokee people are still here. They live in the modern world but many still sing the old songs and practice the old ways. We invite you to explore part of the Cherokee homeland in Tennessee and North Carolina. Museums and historic sites will reveal the long and compelling Cherokee history, while festivals and events make it possible for you encounter Cherokee people and traditions.
Trail Stops
1. Fort Loudoun
2. Tellico Blockhouse
3. Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
4. Chota/Tanasi
5. Tellico Plains
6. Charles Hall Museum
7. Coker Creek
8. Unicoi Gap
9. Joe Brown Highway
10. Murphy
11. Cherokee County Historical Museum
Side Trips
12. Belltown (Cane Creek) Massacre
13. Trail of Tears
14. HikingTrail
Directions – At Vonore, turn onto Hwy 360. Follow 360 to Tellico Plains. At Tellico Plains, turn right onto Hwy 165, continue through the downtown, then turn left onto Hwy 68 South to Coker Creek, TN.  Get Directions
Funding Partners
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Places to stay near here
FIND COMFORT NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE
The Tennessee Overhill region covers several areas that are full of wonderful places to stay. No matter where you end up, you can rest easy knowing days full of fun and adventure await!
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Whistlestop Quilt Retreat
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Cuddle Up Cabin Rentals
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Indian Boundary Campground
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Quest Expedition Cabins
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Mountain View Cabin Rentals
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Gee Creek State Park Campground
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Lake Ocoee Inn & Marina
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Calhoun – Hiwassee Acres
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Mountain Creek Hideaway
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Hunt’s Lodge Campground
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High Country Adventures
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Mountain Escape Properties
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Telliquah Falls Log Cabins
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Calhoun – The Lodge At Reliance
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Notchy Creek Campground
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Grand Vista Hotel & Suites
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Copperhill Country Cabins
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