Sequoyah Statue, 1850 - 1900
Description
Black and white photograph postcard of Sequoyah statue at the Confederate and World War Memorial in Calhoun, Georgie. Arched gate with statue on either side. Monument in background in the middle of the arched gate. Folder 35
Inscribed, "Confederate and World War Memorial, Calhoun, GA." under image on recto; Inscribed, "The Sequoyah statue may be seen through the archway in front. The triangular Memorial Park stands at the north limits of town Calhoun, Ga. about fifty-five miles south of Chattanooga where the Chatsworth road leads off from the Chatta-Atlanta Highway. Two miles on the Chatsworth road to the east of this statute is New Echota, the last capital of the Cherokees east of the Missippi [sic]. This was designed and built by W.L. Hillhouse, of Calhoun, Ga. in 1927, and was paid for by the Calhoun Woman's Club. Made of Stone Mountain granite. -Robert Sparks Walker, July 20, 1937." on verso
Dates
- 1850 - 1900
Creator
- Hillhouse, W. L. (Photographer, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 1627 item(s)
Medium
gelatin silver process
Creator
- Hillhouse, W. L. (Photographer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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