Episode 2 of 3
Overland Detachments
- When
- October 1838 to February 1839
- Where
- Indian Territory
Multiple detachments departed in October 1838, arriving in Indian Territory in early 1839.
Detachments left various camps in October 1838, including Fort Payne, Gunstocker Creek, and Savannah Creek. These groups arrived in Indian Territory in January and February 1839. The march covered 1,000 miles with scant clothing, resulting in significant deaths.
Sources
- Cherokee removal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
- Trail of Tears Wikipedia
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