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Eaton's Fort
U.S. 11W, Blountville,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 32' 56.339988",
-82° 26' 59.1"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Located 350 yards due south, Amos Eaton built this fort in 1774 as a refuge from Indians. It was refurbished in 1776, and about 200 militiamen garrisoned the fort where many families gathered. On July 20, these riflemen defeated Chief Dragging Canoe's Cherokee warriors in The Revolutionary War Battle of Island Flats. After the battle Capt. Joseph Martin's company of 600 men were stationed here.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Related Themes: American Revolution, the Revolutionary War.
See more historic sites related to Tennessee in the Revolution.
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Eaton's Fort Historical Marker Location Map, Blountville, Tennessee Map
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