Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians - Notable Members

Notable Members

  • Marilou Awiakta, b. 1936, author
  • Amanda Crowe, 1928–2004, sculptor and educator
  • Charles George, 1932–1952, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient
  • Nimrod Jarrett Smith, 1837–1893, Principal Chief
  • William Holland Thomas, 1805–1893, Principal Chief
  • Junaluska, ca. 1775–1868, military leader and diplomat
  • Yonaguska, ca. 1759–1839, Principal Chief

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