Around Cherokee County...

	Ft. Buffington: On-half mile north is the site of Fort Buffington, built in the 1830's by local militia. It was one of about 25 stockades in the Cherokee Indian Nation used by Federal and State troops during the Cherokee Removal in 1838. In May and June 1838, 7,000, soldiers forced over 15,000 Cherokee Indians from their homes and held them in the stockades until removal west could take place. Many Indians from the local area were held at Fort Buffington. At Buffington Elementary School on GA 20, 3 miles E of I-575. View Map
	Sixes Mill: Site of an early Cherokee settlement and later a gold mine in the early 1830's. This was also a military removal encampment for the Georgia Militia during the "Trail of Tears" in 1838. The current mill in this area, called by many names, was rebuilt in 1878 and 1880. West of I-575 on Sixes Rd. View Map
	Georgia National Cemetery: Located off Hwy. 20 in Canton, this is the Department of Veteran's Affairs 123rd cemetery. 775 acres with over 88,000 gravesites will serve veterans' needs for the next 50 years. As a tribute to our armed forces, there is no charge to be buried in a national cemetery for service members, veterans, spouses, and minor children. View Map | Go to website
	Blanket's Creek Bicycle Trail:Non-profit Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association/Woodstock Chapter sponsors three wooded bicycle trails - flat, intermediate and advanced, for all types of riders. Boasting 80,000 visitors annually, trails are open 7 days a week except when wet. Helmets required to ride. On Sixes Rd, west of I-575. View Map | Go to website
	Tanglewood Farm: Visit a 10-acre Wild West Town with more than 100 inhabitants - all of them miniature farm animals! In addition to petting and feeding the animals, children can enjoy pony rides, hayrides, seasonal arts and crafts demonstrations, panning for gold and arrowheads. Admission fee. View Map | Go to website

In Ball Ground...

	A.W. Roberts House: Original portion dating back to 1855, an example of the changing architecture in the South from mid 19th to early 20th centuries. On the National Register of Historic Properties. (Private) View Map
	Battle of Taliwa: Marker for site on major Cherokee-Creek Indian battle in the mid-1700's in Downtown Ball Ground: This turn of the century downtown area has changed little since the 1920's, now boasting shops and restaurants. Several historic homes and sites are within walking distance. View Map

In Canton...

	Canton Theatre: Historically renovated theatre on Main Street, featuring local productions, plays and other entertainment. 770/704.0755 View Map | Go to website
	Cherokee County Arts Center: Exhibits, events, workshops and performances celebrating the Arts in Cherokee County all year long. 770/704.6244 View Map | Go to website
	Crescent Farm Historical Center: Restored rock barn, once home to world class race horses, is now headquarters of the Cherokee County Historical Society. On the National Register of Historic Properties. 770/345.3288 View Map | Go to website
	Canton Public Square: Marker noting the creation of Cherokee County in 1832 from Cherokee Indian lands and named in their honor. Early settlers tried to start silk production, but were not successful, and today there remains no trace of this except "Canton", hopefully named for the Chinese silk center. In the square in front of the Historic Courthouse. View Map
	Cherokee Gold: Marker noting small placer mines extending southwesterly across the county and included the Sixes Nine, worked earlier by the Cherokee. After the 1860's, most gold mining operations in the county slowed or ceased. At the Historic Courthouse. View Map
	Cherokee Historic Courthouse: See this native Georgia marble structure that was built in the early 1900's. Old jail cells that line the front of the courthouse building looked out on the open plaza and the rear of the marble eagles. This led to a popular euphemism for incarceration: A person was not "in jail", but "behind the eagles." View Map | Go to website
	Joseph E. Brown Park: Born in 1821 in South Carolina, he grew up in Georgia, he taught school and read law at night. He was elected State Senator, Judge of the Superior Court, and Governor during the Civil War. His Canton home stood near the park. On Marietta Street. View Map
	Riverview Cemetery: One of the county's oldest historic cemeteries and final resting place of many pioneer citizens and their descendants. Many lovely markers are carved from marble quarried locally. Downtown, behind the Arts Center and Court House. View Map

In Hickory Flat...

Cagle's Dairy Farm: Family-owned and operated, this Centennial Heritage Farm is just a short country drive away from most anyone living in the metro-Atlanta area! Farms are for growing things -- food, farm animals ... and families. So, bring the kids -- c'mon out to the Cagle's Family Farm! Also visit Clayton & Estelle's Market in a historic cottage on the farm, and Papa Albert's Garden, where the Master Gardeners implement their "Plant A Row for the Hungry" program. 770/345.5591 View Map | Go to website

In Holly Springs...

Old Train Depot: Once the hub of commerce for Holly Springs early in the 1900's, now the renovated station serves as a community meeting facility. 770/345.5536 View Map

In Nelson...

Marble Museum: Explore the history of marble quarries from Cherokee and Pickens counties. See how it was cut and carved, and States. 770/735.2211 View Map

In Waleska...

	Funk Heritage Center: Enjoy a visit to the Bennett History Museum and Appalachian Settlers Village, with exhibits focusing on the history and art of the Southeastern Indians and European settlers. See a Rogers Gallery of Contemporary Indian Art: Collection of paintings, sculptures and other creative works on display in the Funk Heritage Center. Donated by Clarence and Margaret Rogers, these works represent the talents of many tribes. On the Reinhardt University campus. 770/720.5971 View Map | Go to website
	Sellers Collection of Antique Hand Tools: A permanent exhibit at the Funk Heritage Center is "Tools of the Trades". Includes tools dating from as early as the 17th century. On the Reinhardt University campus. 770/720.5971 View Map | Go to website
	Biking and Hiking Trails at Reinhardt College: Taking advantage of the beautiful views and varied terrain in northwestern Cherokee County, Reinhardt College has created a mountain biking and hiking trail system on its Main Campus in Waleska. The five mile system of inter-connected trails can be used year-round for bikers, hikers and runners, and the system is open to all students, faculty, staff and the community View Map | Go to website

In Woodstock...

	Dean's Store: "Where yesterday lives and tomorrow waits." Established in 1906 and still in the Dean family. Now the Woodstock Visitor Center. Pick up a map for historic Woodstock walking tour. 770/924.0406 View Map
	Main Street, Olde Town: Charming streetscape of shops and restaurants includes several historic homes and buildings as well as the popular Woodstock City Park. The park boasts a lovely fountain and landscaped paths, and it periodically is the site of events from antique fairs to summer concerts. View Map