The Chattooga County Historical Society will hold its summer meeting tomorrow, Sunday, July 13th at 2 PM at the historic depot in Summerville. The meeting will focus on “The Lives and Legacy of the Cherokee Natives,” honoring the area’s indigenous people before the county was established in 1838.  Prior to 1838, Chattooga County was a landscape profoundly different from today, primarily populated by Cherokee communities with distinct culture and loosely connected towns. Historical records indicate seven such towns within what would become Chattooga County, with the major centers being Chattooga, Island Town, and Broomtown. Other significant settlements included Kar Tah (Dirt Town), Raccoon Town, Dirtseller Mountain, and Scraper Mountain. The meeting tomorrow will also discuss the Cherokee’s forced removal during The Trail of Tears. Local Cherokee expert Dale Willingham will present and showcase his collection of Native American artifacts. The Chattooga County Historical Society invites the community to attend and learn about the Cherokee people’s history in the region.