Brainerd Mission School (1817-1838)

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Brainerd was established in 1817 by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions to train and educate Cherokee Indian children at what is now Chattanooga, TN. It was closed in 1838 after the U.S. Government removed the Cherokee peoples West. Brainerd had a satellite mission at Carmel, Pickens Co., GA, and accounts at post offices in Carmel and "Taloney" (Talona), Gilmer Co., GA.

From the description of Brainerd Mission School account book, 1819-1854 (bulk 1819-1838). (Georgia Department of Archives and History Library). WorldCat record id: 145567601

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creatorOf Brainerd Mission School (1817-1838). Brainerd Mission School account book, 1819-1854 (bulk 1819-1838). Georgia Department of Archives and History Library
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Tennessee
Walker County (Ga.)
Gilmer County (Ga.)
Georgia
Pickens County (Ga.)
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Cherokee Indians
Cherokee Indians
Missions
Sawmills
Schools
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Active 1819

Active 1854

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