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Early Outpost

U.S. 41A, north of Red River, TN , USA
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100 yards south is the stone blockhouse built as an outpost by Colonel Valentine Sevier in 1791. On Nov. 11, .1794, the fort was attacked and six persons killed, including his son, James. His daughter, Rebecca, was scalped but recovered.

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