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Which Native American tribe originally inhabited the area around Cleveland, Tennessee?

  • Cherokee

  • Navajo

  • Sioux

  • Iroquois

Answer

The Cherokee tribe originally inhabited the area around Cleveland, Tennessee. In the early 19th century, the Cherokee were forcibly removed from their lands during the Trail of Tears, which passed through the city.
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