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Island Road - Oldest Wagon Road in Tennessee
at the intersection of State Highway 394 and Island Road on State Highway 394, Blountville,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 33' 26.159976",
-82° 20' 26.039976"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Island Road
Oldest Wagon Road in Tennessee
? America's First Road to the Southwest ?
This military road from Chilhowee, Va. to present day Kingsport was completed September 1791 by Major Andrew Lewis under command of Col. Adam Stephen. Upon reaching the Long Island of the Holston, the militia erected Fort Robinson to treat for peace with Cherokees.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Island Road - Oldest Wagon Road Historical Marker Location Map, Tennessee Historical Marker Location Map, Blountville, Tennessee Map
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