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Trail of Tears National Historic TrailBridge crossing placid river on Water Route, Arkansas River, North Little Rock, Arkansas
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Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
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Signs mark location of Trail of Tears original route at Pea Ridge, Arkansas

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Signs mark location of Trail of Tears original route at Pea Ridge, Arkansas.

There are many places of history and commemoration on the Trail of Tears for you to visit. All of these sites participate in the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. Please contact a site for closures or changes in hours before you go.

Due to the trail's length, information about historic sites and interpretive facilities are organized above by state.

For federal sites on or near the trail in each state, visit Nearby Attractions.
Elkhorn Tavern at Pea Ridge, Arkansas, on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail  

Did You Know?
After their removal to Indian Territory (Oklahoma) in the late 1830s, Cherokee people established tribal government headquarters in Tahlequah, developed a constitution, and maintained a bilingual school system. Their experiencess are commemorated on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.

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Last Updated: October 28, 2009 at 15:51 EST