The Goingsnake District contains dozens of historic cemeteries, many on private land or in various states of preservation. This index documents known burial grounds, provides whatever burial records have been recovered, and cross-references Dawes Roll enrollment numbers where confirmed. New records are added continuously through community contributions.
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8
Cemeteries Documented
472+
Total Estimated Burials
43
Burial Records Indexed
16
Dawes Roll Matches
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Surnames Index
Cross-reference burial names with our A–Z index of Cherokee families connected to the Goingsnake District.
Browse SurnamesGenealogy Resources
Access the Dawes Rolls, NARA land records, and other archives to verify enrollment and land allotment status.
Research ToolsCourthouse Tragedy (1872)
Several burial entries connect to figures in the 1872 event. Read the full account to understand the context.
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