Cherokee sits just over the Mississippi line in west Colbert County, Alabama. It’s a quiet railroad town near the Tennessee River and Pickwick Lake, with the Natchez Trace Parkway close by. Buyers here often want land, a good price per acre and easy access to Iuka, Corinth and the Shoals. Our broker, Emily McGrath, is licensed in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee, so The Franklin Agency can help you buy or sell in Cherokee without referring you to someone else. We currently have acreage listed on Margerum Road in Cherokee.
About Cherokee
Cherokee is a town of about 970 people (2020 Census) on U.S. Highway 72, a few miles east of the Mississippi state line. It’s about 14 miles east of Iuka and about 17 miles west of Tuscumbia, the Colbert County seat, and it’s part of the Florence-Muscle Shoals metro area that locals call “the Shoals.” The town began as a stop on the Memphis & Charleston Railroad and was incorporated in 1871, making it one of the older towns in Colbert County.
Jobs are nearby. In March 2026, Hadrian opened a submarine-components factory in the former railcar plant at the Barton Riverfront Industrial Park, with up to 1,000 manufacturing jobs planned as it ramps up.
What You’ll Find for Sale
- Acreage and recreational land: Wooded tracts, hunting land and homesites along the county roads around Cherokee and toward Bear Creek and Riverton.
- Country homes: Homes on large lots, often with shops and outbuildings.
- In-town homes: Affordable single-family homes close to the schools and U.S. 72.
Schools
Cherokee students attend Cherokee Elementary School and Cherokee High School, part of the Colbert County School System. We confirm school zoning for each address.
Things to Do
- Natchez Trace Parkway and Colbert Ferry: A riverside stop with a boat launch, picnic areas and fishing on the Tennessee River.
- Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard: One of the most unusual cemeteries anywhere, with a well-known Labor Day celebration.
- Bear Creek: Fishing and water sports west of town.
- Pickwick Lake is right next door, and the shopping, dining and music history of the Shoals are a short drive east.
Homes & Land for Sale in Cherokee, AL
These listings come from the MLS and update automatically. Some Colbert County properties are listed only in Alabama MLS systems, so call us if you don’t see what you’re looking for.
Selling in Cherokee or West Colbert County
Buyers for Cherokee land often come from Mississippi and Tennessee as well as Alabama. Because we’re based in Corinth and our broker is licensed in all three states, your property gets in front of buyers on both sides of the state line, not only in the Shoals.
Cherokee, AL FAQ
Where is Cherokee, Alabama?
In west Colbert County on U.S. 72, a few miles from the Mississippi line and about 14 miles east of Iuka, MS.
Can a Mississippi real estate company help me buy in Alabama?
Yes. Our broker, Emily McGrath, holds an Alabama real estate license, so The Franklin Agency can represent you in Cherokee and Colbert County.
What schools serve Cherokee?
Cherokee Elementary School and Cherokee High School, part of the Colbert County School System. We confirm zoning for each address.
Is there land for sale near Cherokee?
Yes. Acreage is one of the most common property types here. Ask us about our current Margerum Road tracts.
Nearby Areas We Serve
Cherokee buyers often look across the state line too:
You can also meet our agents or send us a message.
Talk to Us About Cherokee
We’ll send you current Cherokee listings and help you decide which property fits your plans. Call (662) 331-2695 or stop by our office at 2010 E. Shiloh Rd, Corinth, MS 38834. Prefer email? Contact us here.
