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Dodson's Ford

TN 70, bridge over Holston River, TN , USA
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Just upriver in this ford, where the Great War and Trading Path crossed the Holston. John Honeycutt lived here in 1777. In October, 1780, the forces under Col. Arthur Campbell gathered here before going downriver to the attack on the Overhill Cherokee towns of Chota, Talequah, Tallassee, and others.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00