A few days after his birth , he was given his original name when the cradle - board holding him fell over .
Junaluska was born around 1775 , approximately 15 miles ( 24 km ) south of Franklin , North Carolina near present day Dillard , Georgia .
A few days after Junaluska 's birth , Junaluska was given his original name when the cradle - board holding him fell over .
Junaluska was born around 1775 , approximately 15 miles ( 24 km ) south of Franklin , North Carolina near present day Dillard , Georgia .