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Fort Loudoun Massacre
at the intersection of Cherohala Skyway (Tennessee Route 165) and Hunt Street, Tellico Plains,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
35° 22' 1.619976",
-84° 17' 58.799976"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Four miles N.E., at junction Cane Creek, Tellico River, Fort Loudoun's Garrison, which had surrendered to Attakullakulla and other Cherokee chiefs, was betrayed Aug. 9, 1760 - while returning under safe conduct to Charleston. 25 were killed; 200 enslaved, and later ransomed by the Colonial Government.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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See all Tennessee African American History locations.
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Fort Loudoun Massacre Historical Marker Location Map, Tellico Plains, Tennessee Map
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