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The Trading Ground

US 421 just north of Modock Rd, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 20' 54.359988", -81° 44' 37.979988"
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This gap on the over-mountain Indian trail was used as a barter site by Indian traders before settlement. Later Daniel Boone, James Robertson and other pioneers used the Trade Gap. This easternmost settlement is one of the oldest in Tennessee.

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