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The Nocatula Legend ~ The Hackberry and The Oak
Coach Farmer Drive east of North JacksStreet (Business U.S. 11), Athens,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
35° 26' 47.58",
-84° 35' 38.339988"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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A wounded English officer from Fort Loudon was befriended by an Indian Chief and nursed back to health by Nocatula, daughter of the Chief. The soldier, given the name of Connestoga, ?The Oak,? was accepted into the tribe and married Nocatula. A jealous suitor attached Connestoga with a knife. As he lay dying Nocatula confessed her eternal love and plunged a knife into her breast. Buried together, the Chief placed an acorn in Connestoga's hand and a hackberry in Nocatula's hand, symbolizing undying love. From these there developed two trees which stood on this spot for 150 years.
Erected by Presented by classes of '51, '54, '57 and Carter Patten.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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The Nocatula Legend ~ The Hackberry and The Oak Historical Marker Location Map, Athens, Tennessee Map
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