FORT LOUDOUN MASSACRE ~ 1F 14
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N 35° 22.027 W 084° 17.980
16S E 745334 N 3917103
N35 22.027 W084 17.980
Waymark Code: WM2GRK
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2007
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FORT LOUDOUN MASSACRE ~ 1F 14
Four miles N.E., at junction Cane Creek, Tellico River. Fort Loudouns's Garrison, which had surrendered to Attakullakulla and other Cherokee chiefs, was betrayed Aug. 9, 1760 ~ while returning under safe conduct to Charleston. 25 were kille; 200 enslaved, and later ransomed by the Colonial Government.
Tennessee Historical Commission
Marker Name: FORT LOUDOUN MASSACRE ~ 1F 14
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker Number: 1F 14
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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