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Avery Treaty
TN 81, on Long Island about 0.25 miles west of Holston River Bridge, Sullivan County,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 31' 39.119988",
-82° 33' 23.76"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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This treaty was consummated here on July 20, 1777, following Col. Christian's subjugation of the Cherokee, who ceded to the whites a broad domain for settlement. The NC and VA Commissioners, led by Waightstill Avery, and the Indian chiefs signed this pact which was soon violated by the settlers.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Avery Treaty Historical Marker Location Map, Sullivan County, Tennessee Map
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