Fisherman Loop
Sep 10, 2023, 10:27 PM
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This area on our River Walk is called the Fisherman’s Loop, so named because it is a popular fishing spot for local residents.
Even before our community discovered this fishing hole, the area was inhabited by the Cherokee and their ancestors.
But how long did the Cherokee live here? When did they first arrive? Where did they come from?
Cherokee history relies heavily on oral traditions, so exact timelines are difficult to determine. One theory suggests that the Cherokee are relatively new to the region, arriving as late as the 13th century. Other theories believe they have been here for thousands of years.
Either way, it is well established that humans—either the Cherokee or their ancestors—have lived in this area for thousands of years. Archaeologists believe there has been a human presence here for at least 11,000 years.
The Fisherman’s Loop area is now considered a protected wetland, so please stay on the trail. Much of the vegetation is native, but some of the plants you see are not native to this environment. River Walk managers are slowly removing non-native, invasive species so that native plants can once again thrive along the trail.
Even before our community discovered this fishing hole, the area was inhabited by the Cherokee and their ancestors.
But how long did the Cherokee live here? When did they first arrive? Where did they come from?
Cherokee history relies heavily on oral traditions, so exact timelines are difficult to determine. One theory suggests that the Cherokee are relatively new to the region, arriving as late as the 13th century. Other theories believe they have been here for thousands of years.
Either way, it is well established that humans—either the Cherokee or their ancestors—have lived in this area for thousands of years. Archaeologists believe there has been a human presence here for at least 11,000 years.
The Fisherman’s Loop area is now considered a protected wetland, so please stay on the trail. Much of the vegetation is native, but some of the plants you see are not native to this environment. River Walk managers are slowly removing non-native, invasive species so that native plants can once again thrive along the trail.