It developed around an earthen platform mound, likely built about 1000 CE. The mound, although reduced in height, is visible on the  of land reacquired in 1996 by the federally recognized Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
It originated from a earthwork platform mound, likely constructed roughly 1000 CE. The mound, although diminished in stature, is still apparent on the territory regained by the federally recognized Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in 1996.