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Battle of Island Flats First Skirmish
Sullivan County, Memorial Boulevard, Kingsport,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 31' 52.68",
-82° 30' 50.639976"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Marching down Island Road from Eaton's Fort on July 20, 1776, the Colonial Militia crossed Eaton's Ridge to this ravine. Here they rushed the British-allied Cherokees, who were hidden behind trees, with such violence that the Indians' were forced to retreat. The militia regrouped, held council, and marched on to the main battle, one of the significant battles of The Revolution in the West.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Related Themes: American Revolution, the Revolutionary War.
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Battle of Island Flats First Skirmish Historical Marker Location Map, Kingsport, Tennessee Map
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