During the 1790s, James Vann became a Cherokee Indian leader and wealthy businessman. He established the largest and most prosperous plantation in the Cherokee Nation, covering 1,000 acres of what is now Murray County. In 1804 he completed construction of a beautiful 2 ½-story brick home that was the most elegant in the Cherokee Nation. After Vann was murdered in 1809, his son Joseph inherited the mansion and plantation. Joseph was also a Cherokee leader and became even more wealthy than his father.

In the 1830s almost the entire Cherokee Nation was forced west by state and federal troops on the infamous Trail of Tears. The Vann family lost their elegant home, rebuilding in the Cherokee Territory of Oklahoma. Today the Vann House survives as Georgia’s best-preserved historic Cherokee Indian home. A guided tour allows visitors to see the house which features beautiful hand carvings, a remarkable “floating” staircase, a 12-foot mantle and fine antiques.

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"This was our first visit to Elijay and overall my family and I enjoyed our stay especially the balcony view. However there are two situations that were not so good for us. Although we paid our pet fee $75 please be aware that if you take your pet make sure he is not a barker because the neighbors around the property were exaggerated and inconvenienced by a few barking episodes from our pet. We were asked not to let him out too long because of the complaints of the neighbors. The second thing is...

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