Dig Adds to Cherokee "Trail of Tears" History

Dig Adds to Cherokee "Trail of Tears" History: "Dig Adds to Cherokee 'Trail of Tears' History
Willie Drye
for National Geographic News
January 23, 2006

Archaeologists working in the rugged mountains of southwestern North Carolina are adding new details to the story of a tragedy that took place more than 160 years ago.

The scientists are uncovering the remains of farms and homes belonging to the Cherokee Indians before they were forced to abandon their property and move to Oklahoma."