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Battle of Island Flats
U.S. 23, east suburbs, Kingsport,
TN ,
USA
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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In the area to the S. W. was fought this first battle of The Revolution in the West, July 20, 1776. Colonial Militia, under Capt. James Thompson, defeated a force of Cherokee under Dragging Canoe, in a short bloody struggle. It was also the turning point in the settlers' warfare with the Cherokee, who were British allies.
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Related Themes: American Revolution, the Revolutionary War.
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