Chieftains (Rome, Georgia)

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Chieftains
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Chieftains (Rome, Georgia) (Georgia (U.S. state))
Chieftains (Rome, Georgia)
Location: 80 Chatillon Rd., Rome, Georgia
Coordinates: 34°17′10″N 85°10′20″W / 34.28611, -85.17222Coordinates: 34°17′10″N 85°10′20″W / 34.28611, -85.17222
Built/Founded: 1792
Architect: Ridge,Major
Architectural style(s): Other
Designated as NHL: November 07, 1973[1]
Added to NRHP: April 07, 1971[2]
NRHP Reference#: 71000273
Governing body: Private

Chieftains, also known as Major Ridge House, is a house built in 1792 in Rome, Georgia. It was home of Cherokee Nation chief Major Ridge.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.[1][3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Chieftains. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ Benjamin Levy (March 5, 1973), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: "Chieftains;" Major Ridge HousePDF (32 KB), National Park Service  and Accompanying three photos, exterior and interior, from 1972PDF (32 KB)

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