The Tallige Cherokee Nation was formally started in 1972 and we have been increasing in number since. Incorporated in February 1988 as The Tallige Fire Association, Inc., we are a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization.

We are now recognized by Scioto County and as an Ohio band of Cherokee Indians by the State of Ohio, a copy of the "Resolution" from The Ohio Senate is on file at our office for anyone wishing to view it.

We are best known as the Ohio Cherokee Tribe who in July 1987 reburied the remains of 47 of our ancestors who were dug up from our Sacred Mound at the site of the old County Home here in Scioto County, Ohio. The remains were returned to us by the Scioto County Commissioners.

We do not get any help from the government, such as grants, etc. We are a self determining, self sustaining Organization and rely on our festivals and contributions from our members and interested people from all over. All donations are tax deductible.