Cherokee war of 1776
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Oconastota - First Beloved Man of the Cherokee
Oconastota became the Principal Chief (First Beloved Man) of the Cherokee following the death of his cousin Attakullakulla, sometime around
SIGNIFICANT POSITIONS:
War Chief of the Cherokee Nation from to
MISCELLANEOUS HISTORY:
Oconastota was also Shawnee, but was raised and lived in his mother's Cherokee culture.
Oconastota is believed to be the Native American on the central emblem of the flag of Nashville, Tennessee.
Memorial - His remains were uncovered during the archaeological digs around the site of Chota for the Tellico Reservoir impoundment.
Cherokee war 1839
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He was identified by a pair of reading glasses that he owned and were buried with him. He was re-interred at Chota in the portion raised by the TVA (which includes the site of the council house) and has a gravestone marking the site.
Oconastota learned how to efficiently use a rifle early in life and was regarded as an exceptional marksman among our People.
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