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Tuscumbia Landing Site

Sheffield, Alabama • Colbert County

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About This Property

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Tuscumbia Landing Site is a significant historical location on the Tennessee River in Sheffield, Alabama. It served as a crucial embarkation point during the forced removal of the Cherokee people.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
7
Listed Date
6/10/1982
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Transportation; Exploration/Settlement
Periods of Significance
1800 Ad - 1849 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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