Indian Culture

Sequoyah was the creator of the Cherokee writing system. He was born in the 1770s in the Cherokee village of Tuskegee near the Tennessee River. While working as a silversmith, Sequoyah learned how to sign his name on his work. This was he came up with the idea for a Cherokee writing system. He worked for many years developing the characters. Sequoyah created 85 characters and each stands for a syllable in the Cherokee language. In 1821 the Cherokee Nation reviewed and adopted the syllabary. The syllabary is complete and no additions have been made.  

This memorial, located in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, celebrates the rich history and culture of India, and honor the significant Indian community in Cleveland. It memorializes Mahatma Gandhi, important contributions of Indian culture, and impactful leaders in Indian history.