Buchanan's Station in Nashville, Tennessee

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Buchanan's Station

U.S. 70S, turn north at Spence Lane, at dead end go east 1 mile, Nashville, TN , USA

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One of Cumberland settlements, established here in 1780. The fort was attacked Sept. 30, 1792, by about 300 Creeks and Lower Cherokees under Chiachattalla. Aided by the heroism and efficiency of Mrs. Buchanan and other women in the stockade, the attack was repulsed and Chiachattalla was killed.

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