Human settlement in Gordon County, Georgia, US
Oostanaula is an
unincorporated community in
Gordon County , in the
U.S. state of
Georgia .
[1]
History
A post office called Oostanaula was established in 1881, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1920.
[2] Oostanaula is a name derived from the
Cherokee language meaning "shoally river".
[3]
References
34°28′53″N 85°00′52″W / 34.48139°N 85.01444°W / 34.48139; -85.01444
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Early leaders
Cherokee Nation East (1794-1839)
Cherokee Nation West (1810-1839)
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (1824-present)
Cherokee Nation in Indian Territory (1839–1907)
Cherokee Nation (1975–present)
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (1939–present)
Other notable Cherokee