ENJOY OUR FASCINATING TOURS Historical Tour (cherokee history of
the ranch) The Seventy-four Ranch is a working cattle and horse
ranch, and a unique bed and breakfast. Our mission is
preservation of mountain skills and the rich history of these
North Georgia foothills. The rolling hills of the ranch are
listed in the land lottery as "improved " Cherokee land, meaning
Cherokees occupied or used it. No one knows whether it had
fencing, a barn or a home, or all of the above. The historic
Butler-Cape House is the centerpiece of the ranch. Cherokee-
style chimneys, made of quarried stone and mud grace the sides
of the home. The mortar visitors see now in some places on the
outside of the chimneys was added much later. There is debate
when the home was built. Some say it's Civil War era but one
historic preservationist architect has told the owners it is
pre-1850. It shares some details with the Chief Vann House, such
as the width of the boards used and window fasteners. The so-
called Trail of Tears began a few mile