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Fort Patrick Henry

TN 93, on the John B. Dennis Highway, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 30' 51.899976", -82° 31' 59.099988"
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Erected near here by Lt. Co!. Wm. Russell in Sept. 1776, under orders of Col. William Christian, to serve the forces then successfully campaigning against the hostile Cherokee who had become allies of the British. Capt. Wm. Witcher's Company garrisoned the fort while other troops operated in the lower Indian country.

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