Junaluska was buried here around 1855. His grave was marked, in traditional Cherokee style, with a pile of stones.
In 1910, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) placed a large rock with a plaque at the gravesite. The White and Indian communities held a large ceremony for the occasion. Some there had known Junaluska and spoke of his extraordinary kindness and generosity.
Now we honor Junaluska with this Memorial Site.
In 1997, The Friends of Junaluska designed and constructed the seven-sided monument around the grave and placed seven granite markers upon it. There is a marker for each of the seven Cherokee clans. Each marker tells about Junaluska's life and achievements.
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You are now at the entrance to the Museum & Memorial Site, off Junaluska Drive.
You are standing in the new parking lot looking at the Memorial Site. On a clear day, you can see the magnificent ridges of the Smokies. Behind you there's is a grassy area that soon will have picnic benches and a grill.
One of the granite clan markers. Each has information about Junaluska inscribed on it, as well as the name of one of the seven Cherokee clans.
Next spring, this will blossom into our Nature Trail.
Here's a sturdy handmade bench to rest on.
In the middle of the memorial, can you see the large rock with plaque that was placed there a century ago?
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