New Echota
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About the district
New Echota was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1970. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Nov 7, 1973, one of 51 in Georgia. The Register lists it for its historic - aboriginal, native american, politics and social history, at the national level. The listing covers 200 acres.
What it isHistoric site in Calhoun, Georgia, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 19 MB · National Archives↗1825 to today
- 1825Built
- 1970Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1973Named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 56 years
Finding New Echota
Near Calhoun, GA (3.2 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of New Echota
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about New Echota
Is New Echota on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 13, 1970 (Register number 70000869).
Is New Echota a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Nov 7, 1973. Georgia has 51 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit New Echota?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of New Echota?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 19 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93206775 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.