Wauhatchie
In this article we will analyze the impact of Wauhatchie on today's society. Wauhatchie has been a topic of interest and debate for years, and its influence can be observed in various aspects of everyday life. Throughout history, Wauhatchie has played a crucial role in the formation of cultural identities, in political decision-making, and in the evolution of interpersonal relationships. Through a comprehensive analysis, we will explore different perspectives on Wauhatchie and its relevance in the contemporary world. This article seeks to provide a comprehensive and objective vision of the impact of Wauhatchie, in order to encourage critical and constructive reflection on this issue that is so relevant today.
Wauhatchie was a 19th-century chieftain of the Cherokee Nation. He lived along Lookout Creek in modern-day Hamilton County, Tennessee. In the War of 1812 he served in a company of Cherokees under Capt. John Brown, Col. Gideon Morgan and Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson, fighting the Creek Indians from Jan. 17 to April 11, 1814. He was moved west in the Cherokee removal of 1838.
The name Wauhatchie in the Cherokee language means "terrible wolf".
Legacy
Wauhatchie is the namesake of Wauhatchie Pike, the Wauhatchie Confederate order of battle, the Wauhatchie Union order of battle, the Battle of Wauhatchie, the CSX railroad yard, and the Wauhatchie Extension Railway of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad.
References
- ^ a b c "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Wauhatchie Pike". National Park Service. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 248. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
External links
- Chief Wauhatchie's Home historical marker
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