In 1975, dedicated volunteers worked to preserve more than 86,000 historical artifacts that are now in the Cherokee County History Museum.
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Cherokee County Historical Society Loses Battle
The Cherokee County Historical Society (CCHS) tried its best, but was unable to find a solution to save the historic Bell’s Store building in Buffington. That means the building will be demolished and replaced by a new gas station. The Historical Society first asked the new owner, Jim Rollins, to try to incorporate the building into the site […]
Cherokee Cty Historical Society Preservation Awards
The Cherokee County Historical Society honored four historic property owners on Friday, March 21, 2014, for their outstanding work in historic preservation. The Historical Society feels that it is important for communities to retain and honor these historic sites, because it gives residents a sense of place, which is critical in maintaining a unique identity in […]
Cherokee Cty Historical Society Preservation Awards
The Cherokee County Historical Society is seeking nominations for their 2014 Historic Preservation Awards until March 3rd. Historic sites or structures must be at least 50 years old and should exhibit outstanding success in historic preservation. Owners of recently rehabilitated properties or those that have been carefully maintained over the years are encouraged to apply. The […]
Rare Artifacts at Cherokee County History Museum
The Cherokee County Historical Society, based in Canton, was founded almost 40-years ago by a group interested in preserving local history. Since 1975, the Historical Society has collected and archived more than 86,000 artifacts pertaining to the intriguing history of Cherokee County. Among the treasures on display are: documents books photographs and Native American artifacts, including rare farming tools. […]