New Echota
New Echota was the capital of the Cherokee Nation in the Southeastern United States from 1825 until their forced removal in the late 1830s.
A state park, 3 mi northeast of Calhoun
Calhoun is the nearest base
Calhoun is 3 miles southwest, with 28 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 61 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1825
New Echota dates from 1825. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep and Oct
March, April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Calhoun. Green months are the mild ones.
New Echota
New Echota was the capital of the Cherokee Nation in the Southeastern United States from 1825 until their forced removal in the late 1830s. New Echota is located in present-day Gordon County, in northwest Georgia, north of Calhoun. It is south of Resaca, next to present day New Town, known to the Cherokee as ᎤᏍᏔᎾᎵ, Ustanali. The site has been preserved as a state park and a historic site. It was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1973.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1825
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark · National Register of Historic Places (1970)
- Wikipedia readers
- 16K a year
Where to stay near New Echota
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Calhoun (28) and Resaca (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From New Echota | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 28 20 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 20,196 | $251K | — |
| Resaca | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 8 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 1,145 | $183K | — |
| Dalton | 16 mi north | 25 min | 27 24 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 35,322 | $222K | C |
| Adairsville | 12 mi south | 20 min | 13 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 5,101 | $252K | C+ |
| Rome | 25 mi southwest | 35 min | 26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 38,934 | $234K | D |
| East Ellijay | 25 mi east | 40 min | 23 12 hotels · 1 motel · 9 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 1,816 | $208K | C− |
| Chatsworth | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 5,029 | $206K | B+ |
| Cartersville | 27 mi south | 40 min | 19 12 hotels · 4 motels · 3 lodges & cabins | 25,349 | $338K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near New Echota
Other well-known places within 67 miles.
Big draw62 mi Stadium & arenaMercedes-Benz Stadium
Big draw67 mi MountainStone Mountain
Big draw59 mi LakeLake Lanier
Big draw57 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Georgia
Big draw62 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Arena
51 mi Stadium & arenaTruist Park
61 mi Zoo & aquariumGeorgia Aquarium
48 mi MuseumChattahoochee Nature CenterPhoto credits
Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons, CC BY 3.0 · Stone Mountain: KyleAndMelissa22, Public domain · Lake Lanier: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Six Flags Over Georgia: hagerman, CC BY 2.0 · State Farm Arena: Hermann Luyken, CC0 · Truist Park: Thechased at English Wikipedia, CC BY 4.0 · Georgia Aquarium: Diliff, CC BY 2.5 · Chattahoochee Nature Center: muffinn from Worcester, UK, CC BY 2.0
Visiting New Echota
What town is New Echota near?
Calhoun, GA, about 3 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit New Echota?
March, April, May, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
How far is New Echota from Atlanta?
About 61 miles southeast of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to New Echota?
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA), about 38 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 68 miles.
Where should I stay near New Echota?
Calhoun (3 mi, 28 places to stay), Resaca (3 mi, 8 places to stay) and Dalton (16 mi, 27 places to stay).
Tips from people in Calhoun
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.