John Ross, long-time leader of the Cherokee Nation, was born on Oct. 3, 1790, in Cherokee territory now part of Alabama.

John Ross served as principal chief for 27 more years. He oversaw the construction of schools and a courthouse for the new capital, and spent years petitioning the federal government to pay the $5 ...

Ross, John 1790-1866 Contents The trail where they cried -- Little John -- A special event -- Fighting the ... The final removal -- On the wrong side -- A loyal leader Summary A biography of John Ross ...

The Papers of Chief John Ross, vol 1, 1807-1839, Norman OK Gary E. Moulton, ed. University of Oklahoma Press, 1985. back. Part 4: Narrative | Resource Bank Contents | Teacher's Guide ...

Julie Thornton and Ethen Herrington look Monday at an 1836 petition to the U.S. Congress written by Cherokee Nation Principal Chief John Ross protesting the tribe’s forced removal to Oklahoma.

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Principal Chief Wilma P. Mankiller Capitol Park Groundbreaking. June 21, 2024. The 15-acre park is one of more than 60 different projects happening across the reservation.