Major Ridge
Principal Chief of the Cherokee tribe of the Indians, moved to this spot about 1794 and built this dwelling
Modernized by later owners. His ferry and trading post made this farm a tribal center. Here was negotiated final treaty for the Cherokee removal, 1835 -- 1838.
WPA 1936
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.