The Passage is the nation’s largest public art project celebrating Cherokee heritage and culture. Approximately 7,000 Cherokees were held at these camps prior to their departure to Indian Territory, but poor conditions at the camps led to rapid outbreaks of disease, and many perished before the journey began.” - Middle Tennessee State University, Trail of Tears National Historic Trail Brochure Removal camps in this area were spread out over a 12- by 4-mile area, extending from Charleston southward. During removal, Fort Cass served as the center for the largest emigrating depot. Two of these camps were located in the vicinity of Cherokee communities in Tennessee: Ross’s Landing, now known as Chattanooga, and Fort Cass in present day Charleston. “Beginning in late May 1838, thousands of Cherokee, enslaved African Americans, and Creek were taken from their homes by troops and held at removal camps near one of three emigrating depots. Chief Ross was of mixed Cherokee and Scots-Irish heritage and grew up among both cultures this served him well as he became one of the primary figures interfacing with American officials on behalf of the nation. Chief Ross also operated a plantation in the area where he enslaved twenty people to plant, tend, and harvest the 170 acres of tobacco. The name comes from Chief John Ross, ᎫᏫᏍᎫᏫ, who operated a ferry and trading post at the site which later developed into a small town. Chattanooga was formerly known as Ross’s Landing.
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