Washington County Cherokee Association

06/04/2026

In the early 1800s, Georgia enacted a series of lotteries to redistribute lands belonging to the Cherokee Nation. State surveyors divided Cherokee territory into parcels and awarded them to eligible Georgians who registered at county offices and paid fees. Pictured is a survey document describing the plat given to Thomas Baker in the 1832 lottery.

During the 1820s and 1830s, Cherokee Nation challenged Georgia’s actions in a series of U.S. Supreme Court cases. Despite limited recognition of Cherokee sovereignty, the rulings were not enforced, leading to Cherokee Removal in 1838-1839.

Image courtesy of the Georgia State Archives.

06/02/2026

Sign up at the following links:

Saturday, June 20 at 10 am

https://forms.gle/LnD5epRbG6myoTYa7

Saturday, June 27 at 10 am

http://forms.gle/qm9pM7Jei1hBToiGA

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

These classes are VERY popular so you better sign up quick. Registration is limited to 10 participants. Register at the following link:

https://forms.gle/Uw4iY8GQJWddiLnaA

06/01/2026

Please read the requirements. If you have any questions, direct them to [email protected].

06/01/2026

Join us Thursday evening at 6 pm for an interesting presentation provided by Ochelata’s Mayor and Vicki Whitworth. As always, we’ll be having a potluck so bring and dish and ENJOY! 😊

05/10/2026

Alihelisdi Etsi Iga! Happy Mother’s Day! on behalf of the Washington County Cherokee Association.

We salute all those mothers who sacrifice to keep their families healthy, happy and intact-nurture, care, teach, lead by example, and who love their children with unwavering and unconditional support.

An old native adage says the tribe is more influenced by mothers and by the actions of warriors. So too is the world.

05/06/2026

Reminder for tomorrow evening’s meeting. 🎗️