Natchez Trace Parkway
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, AL
In 1838, the United States government forcibly removed more than 16,000 Cherokee Indian people from their homelands and sent them to Indian Territory (today known as Oklahoma). The Trail of Tears tells their story.
Quick Facts
- Location:
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail runs through Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
- Hours of Operation:
There are many different historic and visitor centers along the trail with varying hours.
Local Information
- Trail of Tears National Historic Trail:
- This National Park Service website provides information about the history of the Trail, as well as what you'll need to know to visit the area.
